This is a basket with 2 handles woven from Akebi vine in brown color.
It is not see-through and has a close weaving.Looking at the rim from the inside of the basket, you can see that it is triple-finished.The connection between the handle and the rim is seen from the outside. It is securely fastened to the rim. The ties on the handles are one of the accents of the basket as a whole.The handle is made of a hard rattan core and wrapped with Akebi vine.The rounded shape is charming and at the same time well-rounded and beautiful.It can be used like a basket bag over the arm or for everyday shopping.When going camping or picnicking, you can put lunch boxes, drinks, and food in it and load it directly into the car.
Akebi vines have retained their original texture as they grew wild in the mountains. The natural gradation of colors and soothing hues will never get old no matter how much you look at them. They make us feel calm and relaxed.
It can be used as a going-out or shopping basket, or simply placed in a room to create an interior with a strong presence.
It is a solid and sturdy product. A stable basket that will surely stay with you for decades to come.
–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.
This is a basket with 2 handles woven from Akebi vine in brown color.
It is not see-through and has a close weaving.Looking at the rim from the inside of the basket, you can see that it is triple-finished.The connection between the handle and the rim is seen from the outside. It is securely fastened to the rim. The ties on the handles are one of the accents of the basket as a whole.The handle is made of a hard rattan core and wrapped with Akebi vine.The rounded shape is charming and at the same time well-rounded and beautiful.It can be used like a basket bag over the arm or for everyday shopping.When going camping or picnicking, you can put lunch boxes, drinks, and food in it and load it directly into the car.
Akebi vines have retained their original texture as they grew wild in the mountains. The natural gradation of colors and soothing hues will never get old no matter how much you look at them. They make us feel calm and relaxed.
It can be used as a going-out or shopping basket, or simply placed in a room to create an interior with a strong presence.
It is a solid and sturdy product. A stable basket that will surely stay with you for decades to come.
–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.
This is a basket with 2 handles woven from Akebi vine in brown color.
It is not see-through and has a close weaving.Looking at the rim from the inside of the basket, you can see that it is triple-finished.The connection between the handle and the rim is seen from the outside. It is securely fastened to the rim. The ties on the handles are one of the accents of the basket as a whole.The handle is made of a hard rattan core and wrapped with Akebi vine.The rounded shape is charming and at the same time well-rounded and beautiful.It can be used like a basket bag over the arm or for everyday shopping.When going camping or picnicking, you can put lunch boxes, drinks, and food in it and load it directly into the car.
Akebi vines have retained their original texture as they grew wild in the mountains. The natural gradation of colors and soothing hues will never get old no matter how much you look at them. They make us feel calm and relaxed.
It can be used as a going-out or shopping basket, or simply placed in a room to create an interior with a strong presence.
It is a solid and sturdy product. A stable basket that will surely stay with you for decades to come.
–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.
