Oval basket [ 1 handle S, M / 2 handle L, XL ] / Pine root / LTU 140514


							



This is a handled basket made of Lithuanian pine roots.


Japanese and Asian woven crafts mainly use bamboo, grass, or tree bark and vines, but in Japan, braided products made from tree roots are rarely found.


Pine’s cold tolerance seems to be a good match for Lithuania’s northern location and long, cold winters.






And in Lithuania, baskets have long been woven using tree roots.


Near Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, there are people who have been weaving baskets for several generations. They are sisters Ila and Anna.


Ila and Ana go into the forest themselves, harvest the roots of native pine trees, and weave. In Lithuania, it is rare for people to harvest and weave their own materials, including willow.






The roots are collected in the summer and woven in the winter of the same year. Summer is dry and the barked wood is more prone to breaking, so weaving in the humid winter is more suitable for this purpose.






This page introduces four types of oval baskets: 
the “one-handle” type in S and M sizes, and the “double-handle” type in L and XL sizes.




The pine roots are split lengthwise, and the strips, which are mainly the fibrous body part, are woven into vertical lines, while the cherry is woven into horizontal lines.


When you touch the entire basket with your hand, you can feel the soft fibers. It does not feel scratchy in the hand and is gentle to the touch.






In this basket, the frame of the basket is made first, and then pine roots are woven into the frame, which is also made of cherry wood.


The handle is also made of cherry wood. They are secured to the bottom rim through the sides of the basket and will not come loose.


This is a double-handle type handle.


The double handles also have pine roots wrapped around the base of the handles.


Some wire or nail fastenings for reinforcement, such as at the connection between the handle and the rim, may be seen. Thanks for your understanding.










Let us introduce each type.






This is “one-handle” type S size.


It is large enough to fit a wallet, key case, cell phone, and mini towel with room to spare. The width of the bag is wide enough to hold a long wallet as well (please check the dimensions in the size description section to be sure).


                                                     
Oval shape, easy to hold along the body. It can also be used as a storage basket.


This is “one-handle” type M size.


Large enough to hold a wallet, key case, cell phone, mini-towel, plus a mini-pouch.


With such an amount of luggage, it is easy to find what you put inside, and it is deep enough to be easy to use.


This is “double handle” type L size.


As a handbag, it has a slightly wider gusset.




This is “double handle” type XL size.


It is a good size to rely on when you have a lot of luggage.


For daily shopping or as an eco-friendly bag.






Pine root baskets woven without using a wooden mold.
If you look closely, you can see that each one has a slightly different shape and texture.
That is also its fascination.


Above all, it doesn’t weigh much,
You will surely be able to carry it lightly.


Or, it can be placed indoors as a basket for small items or flowers. The fresh ivory or beige color will complement the space and flowers.


Over time, the color of the pine roots will gradually darken and deepen. 
We hope you will enjoy the changes that occur from time to time.


Left: Used indoors as a storage basket, about 5 years old / Right: About 6 months old after being woven






Please choose the type you prefer.




–Lithuanian baskets–


Lithuania has many lakes, including Lake Vistytis, as well as many wetlands and wooded areas, 
and the overall topography is gentle and flat, with no mountains of varying heights.


Perhaps for this reason, even in cities, nature such as wooded areas is a familiar part of daily life, 
and Lithuanians enjoy picking mushrooms and berries in the autumn. 
They also pick apples and herbs from their gardens for their meals.


Although the number of baskets made of natural materials is decreasing, in Lithuania, 
baskets have been used for harvesting (not for shopping or storage).
Even today, they are used for mushroom picking, berry picking, and herb gathering.


In Lithuania, the idea that “the bounty of the forest belongs to everyone” is guaranteed by law, 
and there is an environment in which people can visit the forest on a daily basis.


Baskets that catch the blessings of the forest. 
We can’t help but hope that Lithuania’s basket culture, 
both practical and symbolic, will continue into the future.

This is a handled basket made of Lithuanian pine roots.

Japanese and Asian woven crafts mainly use bamboo, grass, or tree bark and vines, but in Japan, braided products made from tree roots are rarely found.

Pine’s cold tolerance seems to be a good match for Lithuania’s northern location and long, cold winters.

And in Lithuania, baskets have long been woven using tree roots.

Near Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, there are people who have been weaving baskets for several generations. They are sisters Ila and Anna.

Ila and Ana go into the forest themselves, harvest the roots of native pine trees, and weave. In Lithuania, it is rare for people to harvest and weave their own materials, including willow.

The roots are collected in the summer and woven in the winter of the same year. Summer is dry and the barked wood is more prone to breaking, so weaving in the humid winter is more suitable for this purpose.

This page introduces four types of oval baskets:
the “one-handle” type in S and M sizes, and the “double-handle” type in L and XL sizes.

The pine roots are split lengthwise, and the strips, which are mainly the fibrous body part, are woven into vertical lines, while the cherry is woven into horizontal lines.
When you touch the entire basket with your hand, you can feel the soft fibers. It does not feel scratchy in the hand and is gentle to the touch.
In this basket, the frame of the basket is made first, and then pine roots are woven into the frame, which is also made of cherry wood.
The handle is also made of cherry wood. They are secured to the bottom rim through the sides of the basket and will not come loose.
This is a double-handle type handle.
The double handles also have pine roots wrapped around the base of the handles.
Some wire or nail fastenings for reinforcement, such as at the connection between the handle and the rim, may be seen. Thanks for your understanding.
Let us introduce each type.
This is “one-handle” type S size.
It is large enough to fit a wallet, key case, cell phone, and mini towel with room to spare. The width of the bag is wide enough to hold a long wallet as well (please check the dimensions in the size description section to be sure).
Oval shape, easy to hold along the body. It can also be used as a storage basket.
This is “one-handle” type M size.
Large enough to hold a wallet, key case, cell phone, mini-towel, plus a mini-pouch.
With such an amount of luggage, it is easy to find what you put inside, and it is deep enough to be easy to use.
This is “double handle” type L size.
As a handbag, it has a slightly wider gusset.
This is “double handle” type XL size.
It is a good size to rely on when you have a lot of luggage.
For daily shopping or as an eco-friendly bag.

Pine root baskets woven without using a wooden mold.
If you look closely, you can see that each one has a slightly different shape and texture.
That is also its fascination.

Above all, it doesn’t weigh much,
You will surely be able to carry it lightly.

Or, it can be placed indoors as a basket for small items or flowers. The fresh ivory or beige color will complement the space and flowers.

Over time, the color of the pine roots will gradually darken and deepen.
We hope you will enjoy the changes that occur from time to time.

Left: Used indoors as a storage basket, about 5 years old / Right: About 6 months old after being woven

Please choose the type you prefer.

–Lithuanian baskets–

Lithuania has many lakes, including Lake Vistytis, as well as many wetlands and wooded areas,
and the overall topography is gentle and flat, with no mountains of varying heights.

Perhaps for this reason, even in cities, nature such as wooded areas is a familiar part of daily life,
and Lithuanians enjoy picking mushrooms and berries in the autumn.
They also pick apples and herbs from their gardens for their meals.

Although the number of baskets made of natural materials is decreasing, in Lithuania,
baskets have been used for harvesting (not for shopping or storage).
Even today, they are used for mushroom picking, berry picking, and herb gathering.

In Lithuania, the idea that “the bounty of the forest belongs to everyone” is guaranteed by law,
and there is an environment in which people can visit the forest on a daily basis.

Baskets that catch the blessings of the forest.
We can’t help but hope that Lithuania’s basket culture,
both practical and symbolic, will continue into the future.


							



This is a handled basket made of Lithuanian pine roots.


Japanese and Asian woven crafts mainly use bamboo, grass, or tree bark and vines, but in Japan, braided products made from tree roots are rarely found.


Pine’s cold tolerance seems to be a good match for Lithuania’s northern location and long, cold winters.






And in Lithuania, baskets have long been woven using tree roots.


Near Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, there are people who have been weaving baskets for several generations. They are sisters Ila and Anna.


Ila and Ana go into the forest themselves, harvest the roots of native pine trees, and weave. In Lithuania, it is rare for people to harvest and weave their own materials, including willow.






The roots are collected in the summer and woven in the winter of the same year. Summer is dry and the barked wood is more prone to breaking, so weaving in the humid winter is more suitable for this purpose.






This page introduces four types of oval baskets: 
the “one-handle” type in S and M sizes, and the “double-handle” type in L and XL sizes.




The pine roots are split lengthwise, and the strips, which are mainly the fibrous body part, are woven into vertical lines, while the cherry is woven into horizontal lines.


When you touch the entire basket with your hand, you can feel the soft fibers. It does not feel scratchy in the hand and is gentle to the touch.






In this basket, the frame of the basket is made first, and then pine roots are woven into the frame, which is also made of cherry wood.


The handle is also made of cherry wood. They are secured to the bottom rim through the sides of the basket and will not come loose.


This is a double-handle type handle.


The double handles also have pine roots wrapped around the base of the handles.


Some wire or nail fastenings for reinforcement, such as at the connection between the handle and the rim, may be seen. Thanks for your understanding.










Let us introduce each type.






This is “one-handle” type S size.


It is large enough to fit a wallet, key case, cell phone, and mini towel with room to spare. The width of the bag is wide enough to hold a long wallet as well (please check the dimensions in the size description section to be sure).


                                                     
Oval shape, easy to hold along the body. It can also be used as a storage basket.


This is “one-handle” type M size.


Large enough to hold a wallet, key case, cell phone, mini-towel, plus a mini-pouch.


With such an amount of luggage, it is easy to find what you put inside, and it is deep enough to be easy to use.


This is “double handle” type L size.


As a handbag, it has a slightly wider gusset.




This is “double handle” type XL size.


It is a good size to rely on when you have a lot of luggage.


For daily shopping or as an eco-friendly bag.






Pine root baskets woven without using a wooden mold.
If you look closely, you can see that each one has a slightly different shape and texture.
That is also its fascination.


Above all, it doesn’t weigh much,
You will surely be able to carry it lightly.


Or, it can be placed indoors as a basket for small items or flowers. The fresh ivory or beige color will complement the space and flowers.


Over time, the color of the pine roots will gradually darken and deepen. 
We hope you will enjoy the changes that occur from time to time.


Left: Used indoors as a storage basket, about 5 years old / Right: About 6 months old after being woven






Please choose the type you prefer.




–Lithuanian baskets–


Lithuania has many lakes, including Lake Vistytis, as well as many wetlands and wooded areas, 
and the overall topography is gentle and flat, with no mountains of varying heights.


Perhaps for this reason, even in cities, nature such as wooded areas is a familiar part of daily life, 
and Lithuanians enjoy picking mushrooms and berries in the autumn. 
They also pick apples and herbs from their gardens for their meals.


Although the number of baskets made of natural materials is decreasing, in Lithuania, 
baskets have been used for harvesting (not for shopping or storage).
Even today, they are used for mushroom picking, berry picking, and herb gathering.


In Lithuania, the idea that “the bounty of the forest belongs to everyone” is guaranteed by law, 
and there is an environment in which people can visit the forest on a daily basis.


Baskets that catch the blessings of the forest. 
We can’t help but hope that Lithuania’s basket culture, 
both practical and symbolic, will continue into the future.