This is a flat rectangular basket called a kaku bon-zaru. Out of the nine sizes made on Sado Island in Niigata, here we introduce the four larger ones. The basic method of making is the same for all sizes.
This kaku bon-zaru uses Madake and Hachiku bamboo harvested on Sado.When turned over, you can see the weave of the green bamboo’s outer skin.The weave is simple, known as zarume-ami or gozame-ami.On Sado, the old division-of-labor system is still in place, and there are artisans who quietly focus only on this weaving work.Often, the rim wrapping is done by another person. The rim is wrapped with rattan around a core of steel wire. The wire is treated against rust, so it does not rust easily. (Near the corners, the wire may be slightly visible through gaps.)Depending on the size, about four to five strips of rattan are wound, shifting their positions to fill the gaps.Also, Sado baskets sometimes have marks that look like black scorch marks. These come from using fire (such as a burner) during the finishing process to smooth out splinters. Please note that these are not defects.Also, at the intersections where vertical and horizontal strips cross, you may see small cracks, but these do not affect use.
The size variations of the kaku bon-zaru range in nine steps, from a long side of about 22 cm (8.66″) up to about 45 cm (17.72″), in increments of about 1.18″.
For these larger sizes, one basket can serve a family portion of noodles. They are also well-suited as baskets for drying vegetables or plums, or as display trays in shops.
Here we introduce the four sizes from 36 cm (14.17″) to 45 cm (17.72″).
First is the 36 cm (14.17″) size. The shorter side is about 10.63″.As a general guide, for drying umeboshi, it is just right for about 2.20 lb of plums.Next is the 39 cm (15.35″) size. The shorter side is about 11.42″.For drying umeboshi, it is suitable for about 2.20–3.31 lb of plums.This is the 42 cm (16.54″) size. The shorter side is about 11.81″.For drying umeboshi, it is just right for about 3.31–4.41 lb of plums.Finally, the 45 cm (17.72″) size. The shorter side is about 12.60″.This is the largest size. For drying umeboshi, it is just right for about 4.41 lb of plums.
Though simple, it is sturdily made, and can be called the standard among flat baskets. As a drying basket, its shallow form makes items less likely to roll, and it is nice that the sunlight can reach evenly.
Here, the 36 cm (14.17″) size is shown holding about 2.20 lb of green plums.Here, the 39 cm (15.35″) size is shown holding about 2.20 lb of green plums.Here, the 42 cm (16.54″) size is shown holding about 4.41 lb of green plums. With the next size up, the 45 cm (17.72″), you can place around 4.41–5.51 lb.There is also the round “bon-zaru” series made in Niigata, but when compared at the same size—for example, the 45 cm (17.72″) round and rectangular types—the rectangular bon-zaru has a smaller surface area.When drying plums, if you crowd them tightly onto one basket, airflow is poor and the weight puts strain on the basket. It is often better to divide them onto multiple baskets.Besides plums, it is also useful for drying tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, radishes, and other vegetables.
For large gatherings, it can be used to serve noodles such as soba, somen, udon, or tsukemen. It also highlights foods like sweets and bread, or can hold ingredients ready for hot pot dishes.
With a sheet of kitchen paper or oil paper, it also works well as a platter for tempura or fried foods. If oil gets on it, after use apply a little mild detergent, scrub with a brush, rinse well with water, and dry thoroughly.
With their solid construction, these larger sizes are reliable work baskets. Whether for drying foods or as draining baskets, they are versatile tools. Please choose the size that suits you.
__Bamboo Craft of Sado Island__
According to records, bamboo products from Sado Island in Niigata have been shipped outside the island for more than 200 years. Because high-quality bamboo suitable for craftwork grows there, bamboo making has long been active on the island.
It is said that many bamboo products were also loaded on the Kitamae-bune, the merchant ships that sailed along the Sea of Japan route connecting Osaka and Hokkaido. Since thick bamboo does not grow in Hokkaido, bamboo sieves and baskets from Sado, where the Kitamae-bune called, were widely distributed there.
The bamboo products made on Sado Island are characterized by their plain, simple, and durable style.
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.
This is a flat rectangular basket called a kaku bon-zaru. Out of the nine sizes made on Sado Island in Niigata, here we introduce the four larger ones. The basic method of making is the same for all sizes.
This kaku bon-zaru uses Madake and Hachiku bamboo harvested on Sado.When turned over, you can see the weave of the green bamboo’s outer skin.The weave is simple, known as zarume-ami or gozame-ami.On Sado, the old division-of-labor system is still in place, and there are artisans who quietly focus only on this weaving work.Often, the rim wrapping is done by another person. The rim is wrapped with rattan around a core of steel wire. The wire is treated against rust, so it does not rust easily. (Near the corners, the wire may be slightly visible through gaps.)Depending on the size, about four to five strips of rattan are wound, shifting their positions to fill the gaps.Also, Sado baskets sometimes have marks that look like black scorch marks. These come from using fire (such as a burner) during the finishing process to smooth out splinters. Please note that these are not defects.Also, at the intersections where vertical and horizontal strips cross, you may see small cracks, but these do not affect use.
The size variations of the kaku bon-zaru range in nine steps, from a long side of about 22 cm (8.66″) up to about 45 cm (17.72″), in increments of about 1.18″.
For these larger sizes, one basket can serve a family portion of noodles. They are also well-suited as baskets for drying vegetables or plums, or as display trays in shops.
Here we introduce the four sizes from 36 cm (14.17″) to 45 cm (17.72″).
First is the 36 cm (14.17″) size. The shorter side is about 10.63″.As a general guide, for drying umeboshi, it is just right for about 2.20 lb of plums.Next is the 39 cm (15.35″) size. The shorter side is about 11.42″.For drying umeboshi, it is suitable for about 2.20–3.31 lb of plums.This is the 42 cm (16.54″) size. The shorter side is about 11.81″.For drying umeboshi, it is just right for about 3.31–4.41 lb of plums.Finally, the 45 cm (17.72″) size. The shorter side is about 12.60″.This is the largest size. For drying umeboshi, it is just right for about 4.41 lb of plums.
Though simple, it is sturdily made, and can be called the standard among flat baskets. As a drying basket, its shallow form makes items less likely to roll, and it is nice that the sunlight can reach evenly.
Here, the 36 cm (14.17″) size is shown holding about 2.20 lb of green plums.Here, the 39 cm (15.35″) size is shown holding about 2.20 lb of green plums.Here, the 42 cm (16.54″) size is shown holding about 4.41 lb of green plums. With the next size up, the 45 cm (17.72″), you can place around 4.41–5.51 lb.There is also the round “bon-zaru” series made in Niigata, but when compared at the same size—for example, the 45 cm (17.72″) round and rectangular types—the rectangular bon-zaru has a smaller surface area.When drying plums, if you crowd them tightly onto one basket, airflow is poor and the weight puts strain on the basket. It is often better to divide them onto multiple baskets.Besides plums, it is also useful for drying tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, radishes, and other vegetables.
For large gatherings, it can be used to serve noodles such as soba, somen, udon, or tsukemen. It also highlights foods like sweets and bread, or can hold ingredients ready for hot pot dishes.
With a sheet of kitchen paper or oil paper, it also works well as a platter for tempura or fried foods. If oil gets on it, after use apply a little mild detergent, scrub with a brush, rinse well with water, and dry thoroughly.
With their solid construction, these larger sizes are reliable work baskets. Whether for drying foods or as draining baskets, they are versatile tools. Please choose the size that suits you.
__Bamboo Craft of Sado Island__
According to records, bamboo products from Sado Island in Niigata have been shipped outside the island for more than 200 years. Because high-quality bamboo suitable for craftwork grows there, bamboo making has long been active on the island.
It is said that many bamboo products were also loaded on the Kitamae-bune, the merchant ships that sailed along the Sea of Japan route connecting Osaka and Hokkaido. Since thick bamboo does not grow in Hokkaido, bamboo sieves and baskets from Sado, where the Kitamae-bune called, were widely distributed there.
The bamboo products made on Sado Island are characterized by their plain, simple, and durable style.
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.
This is a flat rectangular basket called a kaku bon-zaru. Out of the nine sizes made on Sado Island in Niigata, here we introduce the four larger ones. The basic method of making is the same for all sizes.
This kaku bon-zaru uses Madake and Hachiku bamboo harvested on Sado.When turned over, you can see the weave of the green bamboo’s outer skin.The weave is simple, known as zarume-ami or gozame-ami.On Sado, the old division-of-labor system is still in place, and there are artisans who quietly focus only on this weaving work.Often, the rim wrapping is done by another person. The rim is wrapped with rattan around a core of steel wire. The wire is treated against rust, so it does not rust easily. (Near the corners, the wire may be slightly visible through gaps.)Depending on the size, about four to five strips of rattan are wound, shifting their positions to fill the gaps.Also, Sado baskets sometimes have marks that look like black scorch marks. These come from using fire (such as a burner) during the finishing process to smooth out splinters. Please note that these are not defects.Also, at the intersections where vertical and horizontal strips cross, you may see small cracks, but these do not affect use.
The size variations of the kaku bon-zaru range in nine steps, from a long side of about 22 cm (8.66″) up to about 45 cm (17.72″), in increments of about 1.18″.
For these larger sizes, one basket can serve a family portion of noodles. They are also well-suited as baskets for drying vegetables or plums, or as display trays in shops.
Here we introduce the four sizes from 36 cm (14.17″) to 45 cm (17.72″).
First is the 36 cm (14.17″) size. The shorter side is about 10.63″.As a general guide, for drying umeboshi, it is just right for about 2.20 lb of plums.Next is the 39 cm (15.35″) size. The shorter side is about 11.42″.For drying umeboshi, it is suitable for about 2.20–3.31 lb of plums.This is the 42 cm (16.54″) size. The shorter side is about 11.81″.For drying umeboshi, it is just right for about 3.31–4.41 lb of plums.Finally, the 45 cm (17.72″) size. The shorter side is about 12.60″.This is the largest size. For drying umeboshi, it is just right for about 4.41 lb of plums.
Though simple, it is sturdily made, and can be called the standard among flat baskets. As a drying basket, its shallow form makes items less likely to roll, and it is nice that the sunlight can reach evenly.
Here, the 36 cm (14.17″) size is shown holding about 2.20 lb of green plums.Here, the 39 cm (15.35″) size is shown holding about 2.20 lb of green plums.Here, the 42 cm (16.54″) size is shown holding about 4.41 lb of green plums. With the next size up, the 45 cm (17.72″), you can place around 4.41–5.51 lb.There is also the round “bon-zaru” series made in Niigata, but when compared at the same size—for example, the 45 cm (17.72″) round and rectangular types—the rectangular bon-zaru has a smaller surface area.When drying plums, if you crowd them tightly onto one basket, airflow is poor and the weight puts strain on the basket. It is often better to divide them onto multiple baskets.Besides plums, it is also useful for drying tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, radishes, and other vegetables.
For large gatherings, it can be used to serve noodles such as soba, somen, udon, or tsukemen. It also highlights foods like sweets and bread, or can hold ingredients ready for hot pot dishes.
With a sheet of kitchen paper or oil paper, it also works well as a platter for tempura or fried foods. If oil gets on it, after use apply a little mild detergent, scrub with a brush, rinse well with water, and dry thoroughly.
With their solid construction, these larger sizes are reliable work baskets. Whether for drying foods or as draining baskets, they are versatile tools. Please choose the size that suits you.
__Bamboo Craft of Sado Island__
According to records, bamboo products from Sado Island in Niigata have been shipped outside the island for more than 200 years. Because high-quality bamboo suitable for craftwork grows there, bamboo making has long been active on the island.
It is said that many bamboo products were also loaded on the Kitamae-bune, the merchant ships that sailed along the Sea of Japan route connecting Osaka and Hokkaido. Since thick bamboo does not grow in Hokkaido, bamboo sieves and baskets from Sado, where the Kitamae-bune called, were widely distributed there.
The bamboo products made on Sado Island are characterized by their plain, simple, and durable style.
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.
