Round Basket with Handle / Pine Root / POL 340222-1　ポーランド/松の根　手つき　丸バスケット　ルイ版


							



In Poland, there is basketry made from the roots of trees such as pine, juniper, and spruce.
Roots are both strong and flexible, and have long been used in Poland as one of the ideal materials for baskets.


While willow is often used in waterside regions, root baskets are made deep in the mountains, away from rivers and wetlands.


Collecting roots begins with digging the soil yourself. They are then washed and sorted, which alone requires considerable effort.


The maker of this basket is Mr. Aleksander, who is soon to turn ninety.
Through long experience he has mastered where, how, and how much to harvest.






On this page we introduce a round basket made from pine roots, crafted by Mr. Aleksander.




The basket is woven by alternating pine roots for the horizontal weavers and strips of hazel (the tree that bears hazelnuts) for the uprights.


The fibrous part of the pine roots forms the horizontals. The slightly brown parts are hazel. The root strips are made to fairly even widths.


Because of their natural curves, they cannot be perfectly uniform. Yet those curves and the distinctive thickness are the very charm of root basketry.


Here is the rim seen from the outside. Pine roots are wrapped around a hazel branch serving as the core.


Here it is seen from the inside, also tightly wrapped with no gaps.


Here it is seen from above. To wrap curved strips so firmly shows remarkable skill.


Here is the joint between the handle and the basket. In fact, the basket begins from this crossed point. It starts by joining the horizontal and vertical frames together.


In Japan, baskets are rarely begun in this way. But in Europe it is often seen that basketry begins from such a frame—almost the reverse order from Japan.


The handles, like the rim, are made by wrapping pine roots tightly around hazel wood. Unlike straight bamboo, using branches as the core gives them a slightly uneven texture.


The bottom also has a rounded shape. For the rim as well, since branches are used, it is not a perfect circle but retains the character of the wood.


Here it is turned upside down. From this view you can see how pine roots of many different thicknesses are combined to form the basket. This is almost the opposite approach to modern Japanese bamboo craft, where the strips are often cut to uniform widths.


Because wild pine roots are used, there may be splits in the material,


or roots with strong natural curves. Please understand this in advance.


You may also see wire used to secure the hazel cores. This is part of the standard construction and not a defect.




The more you look, the more you can sense the profound curves hidden in the earth.
In Poland, which lies at a higher latitude than Hokkaidō and where snow falls even into April and May,
this basket reflects the wisdom, effort, and skill of life in a snowbound country.




In the area where Mr. Aleksander lives,
this basket was an essential item for carrying vegetables, flowers, and herbs.


People, in all kinds of environments,
made baskets from the materials available there, and used them for carrying.
When loads were too heavy or awkward to carry by hand, they made a basket to put them in.
Seeing basketry from other countries, one realizes how truly logical this way of thinking is.




Though Mr. Aleksander is now advanced in age,
we will continue to introduce his work as much as possible.


A basket shaped from the dynamic curves once hidden in Poland’s forest soil—
we hope you will welcome it into your own daily life.




Please note: 
This item ships from Japan. 
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. 
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. 
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.

In Poland, there is basketry made from the roots of trees such as pine, juniper, and spruce.
Roots are both strong and flexible, and have long been used in Poland as one of the ideal materials for baskets.

While willow is often used in waterside regions, root baskets are made deep in the mountains, away from rivers and wetlands.

Collecting roots begins with digging the soil yourself. They are then washed and sorted, which alone requires considerable effort.

The maker of this basket is Mr. Aleksander, who is soon to turn ninety.
Through long experience he has mastered where, how, and how much to harvest.

On this page we introduce a round basket made from pine roots, crafted by Mr. Aleksander.

The basket is woven by alternating pine roots for the horizontal weavers and strips of hazel (the tree that bears hazelnuts) for the uprights.
The fibrous part of the pine roots forms the horizontals. The slightly brown parts are hazel. The root strips are made to fairly even widths.
Because of their natural curves, they cannot be perfectly uniform. Yet those curves and the distinctive thickness are the very charm of root basketry.
Here is the rim seen from the outside. Pine roots are wrapped around a hazel branch serving as the core.
Here it is seen from the inside, also tightly wrapped with no gaps.
Here it is seen from above. To wrap curved strips so firmly shows remarkable skill.
Here is the joint between the handle and the basket. In fact, the basket begins from this crossed point. It starts by joining the horizontal and vertical frames together.
In Japan, baskets are rarely begun in this way. But in Europe it is often seen that basketry begins from such a frame—almost the reverse order from Japan.
The handles, like the rim, are made by wrapping pine roots tightly around hazel wood. Unlike straight bamboo, using branches as the core gives them a slightly uneven texture.
The bottom also has a rounded shape. For the rim as well, since branches are used, it is not a perfect circle but retains the character of the wood.
Here it is turned upside down. From this view you can see how pine roots of many different thicknesses are combined to form the basket. This is almost the opposite approach to modern Japanese bamboo craft, where the strips are often cut to uniform widths.
Because wild pine roots are used, there may be splits in the material,
or roots with strong natural curves. Please understand this in advance.
You may also see wire used to secure the hazel cores. This is part of the standard construction and not a defect.

The more you look, the more you can sense the profound curves hidden in the earth.
In Poland, which lies at a higher latitude than Hokkaidō and where snow falls even into April and May,
this basket reflects the wisdom, effort, and skill of life in a snowbound country.

In the area where Mr. Aleksander lives,
this basket was an essential item for carrying vegetables, flowers, and herbs.

People, in all kinds of environments,
made baskets from the materials available there, and used them for carrying.
When loads were too heavy or awkward to carry by hand, they made a basket to put them in.
Seeing basketry from other countries, one realizes how truly logical this way of thinking is.

Though Mr. Aleksander is now advanced in age,
we will continue to introduce his work as much as possible.

A basket shaped from the dynamic curves once hidden in Poland’s forest soil—
we hope you will welcome it into your own daily life.

Please note:
This item ships from Japan.
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.


							



In Poland, there is basketry made from the roots of trees such as pine, juniper, and spruce.
Roots are both strong and flexible, and have long been used in Poland as one of the ideal materials for baskets.


While willow is often used in waterside regions, root baskets are made deep in the mountains, away from rivers and wetlands.


Collecting roots begins with digging the soil yourself. They are then washed and sorted, which alone requires considerable effort.


The maker of this basket is Mr. Aleksander, who is soon to turn ninety.
Through long experience he has mastered where, how, and how much to harvest.






On this page we introduce a round basket made from pine roots, crafted by Mr. Aleksander.




The basket is woven by alternating pine roots for the horizontal weavers and strips of hazel (the tree that bears hazelnuts) for the uprights.


The fibrous part of the pine roots forms the horizontals. The slightly brown parts are hazel. The root strips are made to fairly even widths.


Because of their natural curves, they cannot be perfectly uniform. Yet those curves and the distinctive thickness are the very charm of root basketry.


Here is the rim seen from the outside. Pine roots are wrapped around a hazel branch serving as the core.


Here it is seen from the inside, also tightly wrapped with no gaps.


Here it is seen from above. To wrap curved strips so firmly shows remarkable skill.


Here is the joint between the handle and the basket. In fact, the basket begins from this crossed point. It starts by joining the horizontal and vertical frames together.


In Japan, baskets are rarely begun in this way. But in Europe it is often seen that basketry begins from such a frame—almost the reverse order from Japan.


The handles, like the rim, are made by wrapping pine roots tightly around hazel wood. Unlike straight bamboo, using branches as the core gives them a slightly uneven texture.


The bottom also has a rounded shape. For the rim as well, since branches are used, it is not a perfect circle but retains the character of the wood.


Here it is turned upside down. From this view you can see how pine roots of many different thicknesses are combined to form the basket. This is almost the opposite approach to modern Japanese bamboo craft, where the strips are often cut to uniform widths.


Because wild pine roots are used, there may be splits in the material,


or roots with strong natural curves. Please understand this in advance.


You may also see wire used to secure the hazel cores. This is part of the standard construction and not a defect.




The more you look, the more you can sense the profound curves hidden in the earth.
In Poland, which lies at a higher latitude than Hokkaidō and where snow falls even into April and May,
this basket reflects the wisdom, effort, and skill of life in a snowbound country.




In the area where Mr. Aleksander lives,
this basket was an essential item for carrying vegetables, flowers, and herbs.


People, in all kinds of environments,
made baskets from the materials available there, and used them for carrying.
When loads were too heavy or awkward to carry by hand, they made a basket to put them in.
Seeing basketry from other countries, one realizes how truly logical this way of thinking is.




Though Mr. Aleksander is now advanced in age,
we will continue to introduce his work as much as possible.


A basket shaped from the dynamic curves once hidden in Poland’s forest soil—
we hope you will welcome it into your own daily life.




Please note: 
This item ships from Japan. 
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. 
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. 
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.