Oval basket with handle S, L / Gray Akebi vine / 長野県/むきあけび　すかし編小判　手付き盛りかご　小・大　２サイズ　311241


							



These are “Gray akebi vine baskets”, in which the outer skin of the akebi is peeled using water from hot springs and rivers. 
The basket is oval-shaped when viewed from above, hence the name.












The rim wrapping is seen from above, and the vines are tightly woven from both sides.






It is beautifully arched.


From the top, you can see that the handles are decoratively woven in different sizes.










This is a small size.






This is a large size.








It could be placed in the kitchen with fruits, sweets, bread, 
or it looks good in the living room or bathroom with small items in it.




Under bright light, it appears whitish. 
However, it shows various expressions depending on the weather and lighting conditions. 
This gray color is rare in nature and is truly profound.
As it ages, the color slowly changes from gray to sepia.




The handles also create a nice atmosphere there.
The overall form of this oval serving basket is lovely.


Please check the size carefully and choose the size you prefer.




–Akebi vine work in northern Nagano Prefecture–


More than 300 years ago, people in Nagano Pref. have made baskets, toys, and other daily utensils.


There are 2 types of Akebi vine work produced in northern Nagano Pref.
The one is “Brown Akebi vine”, just as they are in nature.


The other is “Gray Akebi vine”, 
which is soaked in hot spring water for about a week, 
then soaked in a river for about a month to ferment, the outer skin is then peeled off.


For both types of vines, only high-quality materials are carefully selected, 
and they continue to produce baskets in a variety of shapes using advanced weaving techniques.

These are “Gray akebi vine baskets”, in which the outer skin of the akebi is peeled using water from hot springs and rivers.
The basket is oval-shaped when viewed from above, hence the name.

The rim wrapping is seen from above, and the vines are tightly woven from both sides.
It is beautifully arched.
From the top, you can see that the handles are decoratively woven in different sizes.
This is a small size.
This is a large size.

It could be placed in the kitchen with fruits, sweets, bread,
or it looks good in the living room or bathroom with small items in it.

Under bright light, it appears whitish.
However, it shows various expressions depending on the weather and lighting conditions.
This gray color is rare in nature and is truly profound.
As it ages, the color slowly changes from gray to sepia.

The handles also create a nice atmosphere there.
The overall form of this oval serving basket is lovely.

Please check the size carefully and choose the size you prefer.

–Akebi vine work in northern Nagano Prefecture–

More than 300 years ago, people in Nagano Pref. have made baskets, toys, and other daily utensils.

There are 2 types of Akebi vine work produced in northern Nagano Pref.
The one is “Brown Akebi vine”, just as they are in nature.

The other is “Gray Akebi vine”,
which is soaked in hot spring water for about a week,
then soaked in a river for about a month to ferment, the outer skin is then peeled off.

For both types of vines, only high-quality materials are carefully selected,
and they continue to produce baskets in a variety of shapes using advanced weaving techniques.


							



These are “Gray akebi vine baskets”, in which the outer skin of the akebi is peeled using water from hot springs and rivers. 
The basket is oval-shaped when viewed from above, hence the name.












The rim wrapping is seen from above, and the vines are tightly woven from both sides.






It is beautifully arched.


From the top, you can see that the handles are decoratively woven in different sizes.










This is a small size.






This is a large size.








It could be placed in the kitchen with fruits, sweets, bread, 
or it looks good in the living room or bathroom with small items in it.




Under bright light, it appears whitish. 
However, it shows various expressions depending on the weather and lighting conditions. 
This gray color is rare in nature and is truly profound.
As it ages, the color slowly changes from gray to sepia.




The handles also create a nice atmosphere there.
The overall form of this oval serving basket is lovely.


Please check the size carefully and choose the size you prefer.




–Akebi vine work in northern Nagano Prefecture–


More than 300 years ago, people in Nagano Pref. have made baskets, toys, and other daily utensils.


There are 2 types of Akebi vine work produced in northern Nagano Pref.
The one is “Brown Akebi vine”, just as they are in nature.


The other is “Gray Akebi vine”, 
which is soaked in hot spring water for about a week, 
then soaked in a river for about a month to ferment, the outer skin is then peeled off.


For both types of vines, only high-quality materials are carefully selected, 
and they continue to produce baskets in a variety of shapes using advanced weaving techniques.