This is one of the smallest Iwate Suzu bamboo baskets. It has a cute shape with a slightly open mouth on both sides and a handle.
It is a beautifully well-organized weaving. Occasionally, there are parts of the bamboo that appear purple or blackish in color, but this is due to the natural coloring caused by the peeling of the skin and exposure to ultraviolet light. We hope you can see it as a natural pattern.When storing, the handles can be hooked onto an S-shaped hook.Size may vary by 1-2cm（0.4”-0.8”）depending on the product to be delivered. Please understand this.
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It was originally made as a basket to put wet towels used during meals.
In addition to serving as a hand towel holder, it can also be used to serve sweets to children or customers. It can be used for both daily use and special occasions.
—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 one of the smallest Iwate Suzu bamboo baskets. It has a cute shape with a slightly open mouth on both sides and a handle.
It is a beautifully well-organized weaving. Occasionally, there are parts of the bamboo that appear purple or blackish in color, but this is due to the natural coloring caused by the peeling of the skin and exposure to ultraviolet light. We hope you can see it as a natural pattern.When storing, the handles can be hooked onto an S-shaped hook.Size may vary by 1-2cm（0.4”-0.8”）depending on the product to be delivered. Please understand this.
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 was originally made as a basket to put wet towels used during meals.
In addition to serving as a hand towel holder, it can also be used to serve sweets to children or customers. It can be used for both daily use and special occasions.
—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 one of the smallest Iwate Suzu bamboo baskets. It has a cute shape with a slightly open mouth on both sides and a handle.
It is a beautifully well-organized weaving. Occasionally, there are parts of the bamboo that appear purple or blackish in color, but this is due to the natural coloring caused by the peeling of the skin and exposure to ultraviolet light. We hope you can see it as a natural pattern.When storing, the handles can be hooked onto an S-shaped hook.Size may vary by 1-2cm（0.4”-0.8”）depending on the product to be delivered. Please understand this.
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 was originally made as a basket to put wet towels used during meals.
In addition to serving as a hand towel holder, it can also be used to serve sweets to children or customers. It can be used for both daily use and special occasions.
—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.
