This is a shopping basket made of Suzu bamboo. Our long-selling product, with a slim and stylish finish.
The materials are arranged into uniform lengths and fineness, and two strips of each are made as a set, which are then woven together.Madake bamboo is placed at the core of the rim, and rattan is wrapped around it and fastened.To create a square frame, it is easy to store things. And the rattan is tightly wrapped without gaps.The basket and handle are also made of rattan and joined together. To increase strength, stainless steel wire is used in the core, making it sturdy.The handles are not easily shaken and retain their shape even when the hand is released.When the handles are unfolded without putting any force on them, they will open up to this level.It is just the right size for shopping as well as for carrying around as a going-out basket, or taking it with you on the train or in the car.
Suzu-bamboo is characterized by the glossy outer skin, its soft and elasticity, its pleasant texture, and its durability.
The color of the bamboo skin gradually changes to a amber color over time, which is one of its pleasures.
Even after it has been used for a long time and turned amber color, the outer skin is so brilliant that it becomes shiny when washed in water.
It works well for daily shopping and go out. The bottom is stable, so it looks good for carrying a lunch box to work or school.
We believe that it will become a partner in our daily lives, useful in a variety of situations.
—Suzu bamboo baskets in Iwate Prefecture—
Suzu bamboo found north area of Iwate pref. is said to be particularly strong and flexible. Suzu bamboo crafts have been made with this bamboo for more than 1,000 years.
However, since around 2015, Suzu bamboo has been dying all over Iwate Prefecture for several years. Suzu bamboo crafts are now more precious than ever, as it has become more and more difficult to gather high-quality Suzu bamboo for use as material.
Suzu bamboo is said to die after blooming small yellow flowers when it reaches the end of its life span, and after the bamboo withers, which is said to occur once every 120 years. It is said to take 10 to 20 years for the young shoots to grow tall enough to be used for bamboo crafts.
This was an inexperienced situation even for the makers who have been involved in Suzu bamboo crafts for many years. Nevertheless, they have continued their traditional crafts by carefully walking in the mountains and using only a tenth of the amount of Suzu bamboo that is normally harvested.
This is a shopping basket made of Suzu bamboo. Our long-selling product, with a slim and stylish finish.
The materials are arranged into uniform lengths and fineness, and two strips of each are made as a set, which are then woven together.Madake bamboo is placed at the core of the rim, and rattan is wrapped around it and fastened.To create a square frame, it is easy to store things. And the rattan is tightly wrapped without gaps.The basket and handle are also made of rattan and joined together. To increase strength, stainless steel wire is used in the core, making it sturdy.The handles are not easily shaken and retain their shape even when the hand is released.When the handles are unfolded without putting any force on them, they will open up to this level.It is just the right size for shopping as well as for carrying around as a going-out basket, or taking it with you on the train or in the car.
Suzu-bamboo is characterized by the glossy outer skin, its soft and elasticity, its pleasant texture, and its durability.
The color of the bamboo skin gradually changes to a amber color over time, which is one of its pleasures.
Even after it has been used for a long time and turned amber color, the outer skin is so brilliant that it becomes shiny when washed in water.
It works well for daily shopping and go out. The bottom is stable, so it looks good for carrying a lunch box to work or school.
We believe that it will become a partner in our daily lives, useful in a variety of situations.
—Suzu bamboo baskets in Iwate Prefecture—
Suzu bamboo found north area of Iwate pref. is said to be particularly strong and flexible. Suzu bamboo crafts have been made with this bamboo for more than 1,000 years.
However, since around 2015, Suzu bamboo has been dying all over Iwate Prefecture for several years. Suzu bamboo crafts are now more precious than ever, as it has become more and more difficult to gather high-quality Suzu bamboo for use as material.
Suzu bamboo is said to die after blooming small yellow flowers when it reaches the end of its life span, and after the bamboo withers, which is said to occur once every 120 years. It is said to take 10 to 20 years for the young shoots to grow tall enough to be used for bamboo crafts.
This was an inexperienced situation even for the makers who have been involved in Suzu bamboo crafts for many years. Nevertheless, they have continued their traditional crafts by carefully walking in the mountains and using only a tenth of the amount of Suzu bamboo that is normally harvested.
This is a shopping basket made of Suzu bamboo. Our long-selling product, with a slim and stylish finish.
The materials are arranged into uniform lengths and fineness, and two strips of each are made as a set, which are then woven together.Madake bamboo is placed at the core of the rim, and rattan is wrapped around it and fastened.To create a square frame, it is easy to store things. And the rattan is tightly wrapped without gaps.The basket and handle are also made of rattan and joined together. To increase strength, stainless steel wire is used in the core, making it sturdy.The handles are not easily shaken and retain their shape even when the hand is released.When the handles are unfolded without putting any force on them, they will open up to this level.It is just the right size for shopping as well as for carrying around as a going-out basket, or taking it with you on the train or in the car.
Suzu-bamboo is characterized by the glossy outer skin, its soft and elasticity, its pleasant texture, and its durability.
The color of the bamboo skin gradually changes to a amber color over time, which is one of its pleasures.
Even after it has been used for a long time and turned amber color, the outer skin is so brilliant that it becomes shiny when washed in water.
It works well for daily shopping and go out. The bottom is stable, so it looks good for carrying a lunch box to work or school.
We believe that it will become a partner in our daily lives, useful in a variety of situations.
—Suzu bamboo baskets in Iwate Prefecture—
Suzu bamboo found north area of Iwate pref. is said to be particularly strong and flexible. Suzu bamboo crafts have been made with this bamboo for more than 1,000 years.
However, since around 2015, Suzu bamboo has been dying all over Iwate Prefecture for several years. Suzu bamboo crafts are now more precious than ever, as it has become more and more difficult to gather high-quality Suzu bamboo for use as material.
Suzu bamboo is said to die after blooming small yellow flowers when it reaches the end of its life span, and after the bamboo withers, which is said to occur once every 120 years. It is said to take 10 to 20 years for the young shoots to grow tall enough to be used for bamboo crafts.
This was an inexperienced situation even for the makers who have been involved in Suzu bamboo crafts for many years. Nevertheless, they have continued their traditional crafts by carefully walking in the mountains and using only a tenth of the amount of Suzu bamboo that is normally harvested.
