These are hexagonal weave baskets woven from Suzu-bamboo. This basket is mainly used as a bowl basket to hold bowls.
Two sizes, “small” and “medium” are introduced on this page.
The basket has a foot underneath and the weaving is open for ventilation.Due in part to a serious shortage of materials, the color of the bamboo may occasionally appear purple or brownish, but this is a natural coloring caused by the peeling of the skin and exposure to ultraviolet rays. Please note that this is not a defective product.This is a small size.It has enough capacity to hold one or two bowls, small plates, and cups stacked on top of each other.This is a medium size.The capacity is enough to hold bowls, small plates, and cups for 3-4 people stacked on top of each other.It can also be used to dry water bottles, pots, and other long items.
It used to be used as a draining basket, but given the modern living environment, it is not well suited as a basket for washing and draining dishes and other items.
It is recommended for storing ceramic, lacquerware, bamboo, or wooden vessels that have been washed and lightly wiped dry and need a little more drying time, or for storing fruits, root vegetables, and other vegetables and foodstuffs stocked with them.
Suzu bamboo is characterized by the glossy luster of its outer skin, its soft and elastic texture, and its durability. The yellow color gradually changes to an amber color as it ages.
It is such an excellent material that even after it has been used and turned amber color, the outer skin becomes shiny when washed in water.
Please choose the size you prefer.
—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.
These are hexagonal weave baskets woven from Suzu-bamboo. This basket is mainly used as a bowl basket to hold bowls.
Two sizes, “small” and “medium” are introduced on this page.
The basket has a foot underneath and the weaving is open for ventilation.Due in part to a serious shortage of materials, the color of the bamboo may occasionally appear purple or brownish, but this is a natural coloring caused by the peeling of the skin and exposure to ultraviolet rays. Please note that this is not a defective product.This is a small size.It has enough capacity to hold one or two bowls, small plates, and cups stacked on top of each other.This is a medium size.The capacity is enough to hold bowls, small plates, and cups for 3-4 people stacked on top of each other.It can also be used to dry water bottles, pots, and other long items.
It used to be used as a draining basket, but given the modern living environment, it is not well suited as a basket for washing and draining dishes and other items.
It is recommended for storing ceramic, lacquerware, bamboo, or wooden vessels that have been washed and lightly wiped dry and need a little more drying time, or for storing fruits, root vegetables, and other vegetables and foodstuffs stocked with them.
Suzu bamboo is characterized by the glossy luster of its outer skin, its soft and elastic texture, and its durability. The yellow color gradually changes to an amber color as it ages.
It is such an excellent material that even after it has been used and turned amber color, the outer skin becomes shiny when washed in water.
Please choose the size you prefer.
—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.
These are hexagonal weave baskets woven from Suzu-bamboo. This basket is mainly used as a bowl basket to hold bowls.
Two sizes, “small” and “medium” are introduced on this page.
The basket has a foot underneath and the weaving is open for ventilation.Due in part to a serious shortage of materials, the color of the bamboo may occasionally appear purple or brownish, but this is a natural coloring caused by the peeling of the skin and exposure to ultraviolet rays. Please note that this is not a defective product.This is a small size.It has enough capacity to hold one or two bowls, small plates, and cups stacked on top of each other.This is a medium size.The capacity is enough to hold bowls, small plates, and cups for 3-4 people stacked on top of each other.It can also be used to dry water bottles, pots, and other long items.
It used to be used as a draining basket, but given the modern living environment, it is not well suited as a basket for washing and draining dishes and other items.
It is recommended for storing ceramic, lacquerware, bamboo, or wooden vessels that have been washed and lightly wiped dry and need a little more drying time, or for storing fruits, root vegetables, and other vegetables and foodstuffs stocked with them.
Suzu bamboo is characterized by the glossy luster of its outer skin, its soft and elastic texture, and its durability. The yellow color gradually changes to an amber color as it ages.
It is such an excellent material that even after it has been used and turned amber color, the outer skin becomes shiny when washed in water.
Please choose the size you prefer.
—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.
