The Nemagari bamboo craft of the Oguni area in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, varied from one hamlet to another. Some specialized in making sieves, while others focused on baskets.
The Nemagari bamboo harvested around Lake Oguni, where fields of Nikkōkisuge grow in abundance, is a type of dwarf bamboo that grows in cold, snowy mountains at high altitudes, and its diameter is about 0.20 to 0.31 inches.
Since the early Edo period, people have crafted this Nemagari bamboo using only a hatchet, making daily tools such as sieves and baskets for everyday life.
Bamboo work in this region also served as an important source of income during winter, when farming could not be done.
This is a small basket that fits in both hands—an Oshibori Tray for hand towels.
It is made from Nemagari bamboo, split into thin strips and woven in the Mutsume-ami pattern, which forms hexagonal shapes.The rim is also wrapped with half-split bamboo strips in a simple, rustic finish.From above, the basket has a gentle oval shape.The underside of the base is also finished in the Mutsume-ami pattern.It is wide enough to hold one or two hand towels placed side by side.
As an Oshibori basket, it is slightly larger and wider than usual, so it can also be used like a small tray or plate.
You can place cookies or baked sweets on it, or use it as an individual serving tray with leaves or paper underneath for small dishes, tempura, or rice balls.
It can also hold small items such as mobile phones or keys, and serves perfectly as a bedside tray for glasses.
Its petite size and charming form give it a friendly presence. It will surely be useful in many different scenes of daily life.
__Nemagari Bamboo Craft of Oguni, Fukushima__
Simple, rugged, and sturdy—these are the characteristics of Nemagari bamboo craft from Oguni. Artisans do not overly standardize the width of the strips; they often use thicker pieces or employ half-split Nemagari bamboo as it is for the rim.
Rather than shaping the baskets freely according to personal preference, they work with the natural flexibility and strength of Nemagari bamboo, gently adjusting the form by hand.
The rustic, unrefined beauty and quiet depth that arise from this process are what make Oguni’s Nemagari bamboo craft truly distinctive.
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.
The Nemagari bamboo craft of the Oguni area in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, varied from one hamlet to another. Some specialized in making sieves, while others focused on baskets.
The Nemagari bamboo harvested around Lake Oguni, where fields of Nikkōkisuge grow in abundance, is a type of dwarf bamboo that grows in cold, snowy mountains at high altitudes, and its diameter is about 0.20 to 0.31 inches.
Since the early Edo period, people have crafted this Nemagari bamboo using only a hatchet, making daily tools such as sieves and baskets for everyday life.
Bamboo work in this region also served as an important source of income during winter, when farming could not be done.
This is a small basket that fits in both hands—an Oshibori Tray for hand towels.
It is made from Nemagari bamboo, split into thin strips and woven in the Mutsume-ami pattern, which forms hexagonal shapes.The rim is also wrapped with half-split bamboo strips in a simple, rustic finish.From above, the basket has a gentle oval shape.The underside of the base is also finished in the Mutsume-ami pattern.It is wide enough to hold one or two hand towels placed side by side.
As an Oshibori basket, it is slightly larger and wider than usual, so it can also be used like a small tray or plate.
You can place cookies or baked sweets on it, or use it as an individual serving tray with leaves or paper underneath for small dishes, tempura, or rice balls.
It can also hold small items such as mobile phones or keys, and serves perfectly as a bedside tray for glasses.
Its petite size and charming form give it a friendly presence. It will surely be useful in many different scenes of daily life.
__Nemagari Bamboo Craft of Oguni, Fukushima__
Simple, rugged, and sturdy—these are the characteristics of Nemagari bamboo craft from Oguni. Artisans do not overly standardize the width of the strips; they often use thicker pieces or employ half-split Nemagari bamboo as it is for the rim.
Rather than shaping the baskets freely according to personal preference, they work with the natural flexibility and strength of Nemagari bamboo, gently adjusting the form by hand.
The rustic, unrefined beauty and quiet depth that arise from this process are what make Oguni’s Nemagari bamboo craft truly distinctive.
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.
The Nemagari bamboo craft of the Oguni area in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, varied from one hamlet to another. Some specialized in making sieves, while others focused on baskets.
The Nemagari bamboo harvested around Lake Oguni, where fields of Nikkōkisuge grow in abundance, is a type of dwarf bamboo that grows in cold, snowy mountains at high altitudes, and its diameter is about 0.20 to 0.31 inches.
Since the early Edo period, people have crafted this Nemagari bamboo using only a hatchet, making daily tools such as sieves and baskets for everyday life.
Bamboo work in this region also served as an important source of income during winter, when farming could not be done.
This is a small basket that fits in both hands—an Oshibori Tray for hand towels.
It is made from Nemagari bamboo, split into thin strips and woven in the Mutsume-ami pattern, which forms hexagonal shapes.The rim is also wrapped with half-split bamboo strips in a simple, rustic finish.From above, the basket has a gentle oval shape.The underside of the base is also finished in the Mutsume-ami pattern.It is wide enough to hold one or two hand towels placed side by side.
As an Oshibori basket, it is slightly larger and wider than usual, so it can also be used like a small tray or plate.
You can place cookies or baked sweets on it, or use it as an individual serving tray with leaves or paper underneath for small dishes, tempura, or rice balls.
It can also hold small items such as mobile phones or keys, and serves perfectly as a bedside tray for glasses.
Its petite size and charming form give it a friendly presence. It will surely be useful in many different scenes of daily life.
__Nemagari Bamboo Craft of Oguni, Fukushima__
Simple, rugged, and sturdy—these are the characteristics of Nemagari bamboo craft from Oguni. Artisans do not overly standardize the width of the strips; they often use thicker pieces or employ half-split Nemagari bamboo as it is for the rim.
Rather than shaping the baskets freely according to personal preference, they work with the natural flexibility and strength of Nemagari bamboo, gently adjusting the form by hand.
The rustic, unrefined beauty and quiet depth that arise from this process are what make Oguni’s Nemagari bamboo craft truly distinctive.
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.
