Bamboo craft on Sado Island in Niigata has a long history, and shipments outside the island were already active more than 200 years ago.
In the past, the main market area for Sado bamboo products extended from Niigata northward to Hokkaido. Today, they are so actively produced and widely distributed throughout Japan that when people think of baskets and sieves for professional use, they immediately associate them with “Sado products.”
On the other hand, as the craftsmen age, production volume has dropped drastically compared to the peak. Many items are no longer made, and like other regions, Sado’s bamboo craft has become more and more precious.
Baskets and sieves created during that peak period, in what could be called their golden ratio, are durable and very practical.
Among them, these are mekago baskets, useful around the kitchen. They come in three sizes: small, medium, and large.All sizes are made in the same way.Using Madake bamboo, it is woven with the mutsume-ami, placing the green bamboo skin on the outside.The weave openings vary slightly, but are approximately 0.59″ at the smallest and 0.71″ at the largest.For the rim, rattan is used, a material softer and more pliable than bamboo, making it suitable for wrapping.Inside the rim, a stainless steel frame is inserted to prevent it from warping, creating a strong structure. Rattan is then wrapped tightly around this core without gaps.The base is also woven in the same mutsume-ami style as the sides.Each size has three reinforcing bamboo strips added.In a hexagonal weave, the pattern is usually six-sided, but only at the corners of the base the weave becomes pentagonal.Now let us introduce the three sizes.First, the small size.It is shown here holding one pack of shimeji mushrooms from the store.Next, the medium size.It is shown here holding one head of broccoli.Finally, the large size.It is shown here holding half a daikon radish and one carrot, both cut into strips.
All three sizes nest inside each other. Even when stacked, they do not take up space.
Because they are woven from Madake bamboo, the finish is firm and sturdy. The stainless steel wire inside the rim is for professional use, ensuring stable finished sizes and a stronger rim.
In the kitchen, you can place the basket inside a larger bowl filled with water, and wash muddy vegetables by swishing them around.
It is such a convenient set of three that you will want to say “one set per home.” For daily cooking, baskets for washing and holding cut vegetables are always useful to have more than one.
They also work well as fruit baskets, or depending on the size, for holding sweets or tea bags.
For storage, they can be hung on an S-hook or stacked with other baskets and sieves, which saves space.
Please choose your preferred size from small, medium, and large.
__Bamboo Craft of Sado Island, Niigata__
In history, it is said that bamboo products from Sado Island in Niigata were shipped outside the island more than 200 years ago. There are also records that bamboo sieves were discovered in archaeological sites from the Yayoi period.
Because high-quality bamboo suitable for bamboo craft grows on Sado, bamboo making has long been active there. It is said that the limited amount of farmland was also one reason.
In the past, many bamboo products were also carried on the Kitamae-bune merchant ships that sailed the Sea of Japan route from Osaka to Hokkaido during the Edo to Meiji periods.
Especially in Hokkaido, where thick bamboo does not grow, many bamboo sieves and baskets from Sado, a port of call for the Kitamae-bune, were widely distributed.
The bamboo products made on Sado Island are characterized by their plain, simple, and durable style, and even today they are widely used for both professional and household purposes.
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.
Bamboo craft on Sado Island in Niigata has a long history, and shipments outside the island were already active more than 200 years ago.
In the past, the main market area for Sado bamboo products extended from Niigata northward to Hokkaido. Today, they are so actively produced and widely distributed throughout Japan that when people think of baskets and sieves for professional use, they immediately associate them with “Sado products.”
On the other hand, as the craftsmen age, production volume has dropped drastically compared to the peak. Many items are no longer made, and like other regions, Sado’s bamboo craft has become more and more precious.
Baskets and sieves created during that peak period, in what could be called their golden ratio, are durable and very practical.
Among them, these are mekago baskets, useful around the kitchen. They come in three sizes: small, medium, and large.All sizes are made in the same way.Using Madake bamboo, it is woven with the mutsume-ami, placing the green bamboo skin on the outside.The weave openings vary slightly, but are approximately 0.59″ at the smallest and 0.71″ at the largest.For the rim, rattan is used, a material softer and more pliable than bamboo, making it suitable for wrapping.Inside the rim, a stainless steel frame is inserted to prevent it from warping, creating a strong structure. Rattan is then wrapped tightly around this core without gaps.The base is also woven in the same mutsume-ami style as the sides.Each size has three reinforcing bamboo strips added.In a hexagonal weave, the pattern is usually six-sided, but only at the corners of the base the weave becomes pentagonal.Now let us introduce the three sizes.First, the small size.It is shown here holding one pack of shimeji mushrooms from the store.Next, the medium size.It is shown here holding one head of broccoli.Finally, the large size.It is shown here holding half a daikon radish and one carrot, both cut into strips.
All three sizes nest inside each other. Even when stacked, they do not take up space.
Because they are woven from Madake bamboo, the finish is firm and sturdy. The stainless steel wire inside the rim is for professional use, ensuring stable finished sizes and a stronger rim.
In the kitchen, you can place the basket inside a larger bowl filled with water, and wash muddy vegetables by swishing them around.
It is such a convenient set of three that you will want to say “one set per home.” For daily cooking, baskets for washing and holding cut vegetables are always useful to have more than one.
They also work well as fruit baskets, or depending on the size, for holding sweets or tea bags.
For storage, they can be hung on an S-hook or stacked with other baskets and sieves, which saves space.
Please choose your preferred size from small, medium, and large.
__Bamboo Craft of Sado Island, Niigata__
In history, it is said that bamboo products from Sado Island in Niigata were shipped outside the island more than 200 years ago. There are also records that bamboo sieves were discovered in archaeological sites from the Yayoi period.
Because high-quality bamboo suitable for bamboo craft grows on Sado, bamboo making has long been active there. It is said that the limited amount of farmland was also one reason.
In the past, many bamboo products were also carried on the Kitamae-bune merchant ships that sailed the Sea of Japan route from Osaka to Hokkaido during the Edo to Meiji periods.
Especially in Hokkaido, where thick bamboo does not grow, many bamboo sieves and baskets from Sado, a port of call for the Kitamae-bune, were widely distributed.
The bamboo products made on Sado Island are characterized by their plain, simple, and durable style, and even today they are widely used for both professional and household purposes.
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.
Bamboo craft on Sado Island in Niigata has a long history, and shipments outside the island were already active more than 200 years ago.
In the past, the main market area for Sado bamboo products extended from Niigata northward to Hokkaido. Today, they are so actively produced and widely distributed throughout Japan that when people think of baskets and sieves for professional use, they immediately associate them with “Sado products.”
On the other hand, as the craftsmen age, production volume has dropped drastically compared to the peak. Many items are no longer made, and like other regions, Sado’s bamboo craft has become more and more precious.
Baskets and sieves created during that peak period, in what could be called their golden ratio, are durable and very practical.
Among them, these are mekago baskets, useful around the kitchen. They come in three sizes: small, medium, and large.All sizes are made in the same way.Using Madake bamboo, it is woven with the mutsume-ami, placing the green bamboo skin on the outside.The weave openings vary slightly, but are approximately 0.59″ at the smallest and 0.71″ at the largest.For the rim, rattan is used, a material softer and more pliable than bamboo, making it suitable for wrapping.Inside the rim, a stainless steel frame is inserted to prevent it from warping, creating a strong structure. Rattan is then wrapped tightly around this core without gaps.The base is also woven in the same mutsume-ami style as the sides.Each size has three reinforcing bamboo strips added.In a hexagonal weave, the pattern is usually six-sided, but only at the corners of the base the weave becomes pentagonal.Now let us introduce the three sizes.First, the small size.It is shown here holding one pack of shimeji mushrooms from the store.Next, the medium size.It is shown here holding one head of broccoli.Finally, the large size.It is shown here holding half a daikon radish and one carrot, both cut into strips.
All three sizes nest inside each other. Even when stacked, they do not take up space.
Because they are woven from Madake bamboo, the finish is firm and sturdy. The stainless steel wire inside the rim is for professional use, ensuring stable finished sizes and a stronger rim.
In the kitchen, you can place the basket inside a larger bowl filled with water, and wash muddy vegetables by swishing them around.
It is such a convenient set of three that you will want to say “one set per home.” For daily cooking, baskets for washing and holding cut vegetables are always useful to have more than one.
They also work well as fruit baskets, or depending on the size, for holding sweets or tea bags.
For storage, they can be hung on an S-hook or stacked with other baskets and sieves, which saves space.
Please choose your preferred size from small, medium, and large.
__Bamboo Craft of Sado Island, Niigata__
In history, it is said that bamboo products from Sado Island in Niigata were shipped outside the island more than 200 years ago. There are also records that bamboo sieves were discovered in archaeological sites from the Yayoi period.
Because high-quality bamboo suitable for bamboo craft grows on Sado, bamboo making has long been active there. It is said that the limited amount of farmland was also one reason.
In the past, many bamboo products were also carried on the Kitamae-bune merchant ships that sailed the Sea of Japan route from Osaka to Hokkaido during the Edo to Meiji periods.
Especially in Hokkaido, where thick bamboo does not grow, many bamboo sieves and baskets from Sado, a port of call for the Kitamae-bune, were widely distributed.
The bamboo products made on Sado Island are characterized by their plain, simple, and durable style, and even today they are widely used for both professional and household purposes.
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.
