The “Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center” is located in Beppu, Oita.
Even today, people from many different backgrounds enroll each year, devoting themselves to the art of bamboo craft.
Among its graduates is an artisan who once traveled the world as a backpacker. With a wide outlook that reaches beyond Japan, he continues to dedicate himself to bamboo weaving every day.
After graduating from the Training Center, he trained for several years at a workshop in Oita, producing countless pieces to meet custom orders and refine his technique.
Beyond the sheer number of works he has created, his true charm lies in his unique approach—observing the nature of bamboo itself and transforming it into a wide variety of forms and textures that highlight its natural character.
This coffee dripper is crafted from carbonized bamboo and rattan.
Some may be familiar with shirotake—the white bamboo made by sun-drying or boiling freshly cut green Madake bamboo to draw out its natural oils and color. Here, that same white bamboo is placed in a high-pressure steamer for about 20 minutes, where heat and pressure transform it into what is known as tanka-chiku, or carbonized bamboo.This process removes even more moisture and oil, giving the bamboo a deep amber tone richer than white bamboo. Originally developed to prevent mold and insects—the natural enemies of bamboo—this treatment also brings out a warm, flavorful appearance.The surface of the carbonized bamboo is shaved and polished into fine strips, then woven into an exquisite ajiro-ami. The texture is delicately woven, and the gentle sheen that appears when light touches the surface is quietly beautiful.The white part of the dripper is crafted from rattan. The raised patterns create an elegant accent.The tip of the dripper is also finished with rattan.Bamboo would easily crack at such a sharp angle, but rattan, being more flexible, bends beautifully to maintain the form.Inside the dripper, fine rattan lines run evenly along the surface. Their neat alignment shows the precision and consistency of the entire weave.Around the rim, finely polished carbonized bamboo strips are applied and secured at equal intervals with white rattan. The edge has a smooth, lustrous finish.The rim is finished in what is called atebuchi.This small loop is the hanging hook. A rattan core is wrapped tightly with another strip of rattan.Here is the view of the loop seen from inside the dripper.By hanging it on a hook, you can keep it in a well-ventilated place, helping the dripper last longer.The dripper comes in a box marked with a rattan line motif, which also serves as its logo.Inside the box, a partition keeps the dripper securely in place.It fits neatly inside without moving around.It also makes a thoughtful gift for coffee lovers.
Before first use, pour hot water over the entire dripper.
You can brew coffee by placing the ground beans directly inside the dripper.
If you prefer to use a paper filter, set a cone-shaped one inside before adding the coffee grounds.
According to the artisan, using a paper filter gives a cleaner taste, while brewing directly brings out the natural sweetness of the coffee.
It can be enjoyable to compare the two brewing styles.
Here is a video showing how coffee is brewed using this dripper. Please take a look.
As you continue to use it, the white rattan lines will gradually take on a coffee-colored tone, adding warmth and character.
The photo on the left shows a newly made dripper, while the one on the right has been used for about 3 to 4 years.
After use, rinse the dripper with water using a tawashi brush or sasara whisk, and let it dry completely in a well-ventilated place.
Hanging it on a hook like this allows it to dry thoroughly and keeps it in good condition.
If any coffee residue remains after drying, brush it off gently with a dry sasara or coffee brush.
Each dripper is carefully and precisely crafted, woven tightly to hold even finely ground coffee.
Its construction is refined enough to be called a work of craft, yet it serves faithfully as a daily utensil—a dependable companion for everyday coffee time.
Enjoy your coffee moments with your favorite server.
Beyond Categories: A New Approach to Bamboo Craft
In the world of bamboo craft, items are often labeled— “practical goods,” “folk art,” “souvenirs,” or “traditional crafts”— defined by the maker or by how they are used.
But there is a couple who create bamboo work that goes beyond such categories, pursuing a broader, more open vision of what bamboo can be.
They began as self-taught artisans, later refining their skills at the Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center in Beppu. After graduating, they spent several years in workshops across Oita Prefecture, steadily honing their craft by fulfilling order after order.
Their work is not shaped by vague ideas or trendy concepts, but grounded in solid technique—developed through repetition and discipline.
Their baskets reflect careful consideration: the choice of bamboo suited to each piece, the balance of color and shape, and the usability that fits modern life.
What they create—each “bamboo thing,” in its own way—has a quiet joy. A lightness, free from pressure, that makes it feel both thoughtful and delightfully approachable.
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 “Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center” is located in Beppu, Oita.
Even today, people from many different backgrounds enroll each year, devoting themselves to the art of bamboo craft.
Among its graduates is an artisan who once traveled the world as a backpacker. With a wide outlook that reaches beyond Japan, he continues to dedicate himself to bamboo weaving every day.
After graduating from the Training Center, he trained for several years at a workshop in Oita, producing countless pieces to meet custom orders and refine his technique.
Beyond the sheer number of works he has created, his true charm lies in his unique approach—observing the nature of bamboo itself and transforming it into a wide variety of forms and textures that highlight its natural character.
This coffee dripper is crafted from carbonized bamboo and rattan.
Some may be familiar with shirotake—the white bamboo made by sun-drying or boiling freshly cut green Madake bamboo to draw out its natural oils and color. Here, that same white bamboo is placed in a high-pressure steamer for about 20 minutes, where heat and pressure transform it into what is known as tanka-chiku, or carbonized bamboo.This process removes even more moisture and oil, giving the bamboo a deep amber tone richer than white bamboo. Originally developed to prevent mold and insects—the natural enemies of bamboo—this treatment also brings out a warm, flavorful appearance.The surface of the carbonized bamboo is shaved and polished into fine strips, then woven into an exquisite ajiro-ami. The texture is delicately woven, and the gentle sheen that appears when light touches the surface is quietly beautiful.The white part of the dripper is crafted from rattan. The raised patterns create an elegant accent.The tip of the dripper is also finished with rattan.Bamboo would easily crack at such a sharp angle, but rattan, being more flexible, bends beautifully to maintain the form.Inside the dripper, fine rattan lines run evenly along the surface. Their neat alignment shows the precision and consistency of the entire weave.Around the rim, finely polished carbonized bamboo strips are applied and secured at equal intervals with white rattan. The edge has a smooth, lustrous finish.The rim is finished in what is called atebuchi.This small loop is the hanging hook. A rattan core is wrapped tightly with another strip of rattan.Here is the view of the loop seen from inside the dripper.By hanging it on a hook, you can keep it in a well-ventilated place, helping the dripper last longer.The dripper comes in a box marked with a rattan line motif, which also serves as its logo.Inside the box, a partition keeps the dripper securely in place.It fits neatly inside without moving around.It also makes a thoughtful gift for coffee lovers.
Before first use, pour hot water over the entire dripper.
You can brew coffee by placing the ground beans directly inside the dripper.
If you prefer to use a paper filter, set a cone-shaped one inside before adding the coffee grounds.
According to the artisan, using a paper filter gives a cleaner taste, while brewing directly brings out the natural sweetness of the coffee.
It can be enjoyable to compare the two brewing styles.
Here is a video showing how coffee is brewed using this dripper. Please take a look.
As you continue to use it, the white rattan lines will gradually take on a coffee-colored tone, adding warmth and character.
The photo on the left shows a newly made dripper, while the one on the right has been used for about 3 to 4 years.
After use, rinse the dripper with water using a tawashi brush or sasara whisk, and let it dry completely in a well-ventilated place.
Hanging it on a hook like this allows it to dry thoroughly and keeps it in good condition.
If any coffee residue remains after drying, brush it off gently with a dry sasara or coffee brush.
Each dripper is carefully and precisely crafted, woven tightly to hold even finely ground coffee.
Its construction is refined enough to be called a work of craft, yet it serves faithfully as a daily utensil—a dependable companion for everyday coffee time.
Enjoy your coffee moments with your favorite server.
Beyond Categories: A New Approach to Bamboo Craft
In the world of bamboo craft, items are often labeled— “practical goods,” “folk art,” “souvenirs,” or “traditional crafts”— defined by the maker or by how they are used.
But there is a couple who create bamboo work that goes beyond such categories, pursuing a broader, more open vision of what bamboo can be.
They began as self-taught artisans, later refining their skills at the Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center in Beppu. After graduating, they spent several years in workshops across Oita Prefecture, steadily honing their craft by fulfilling order after order.
Their work is not shaped by vague ideas or trendy concepts, but grounded in solid technique—developed through repetition and discipline.
Their baskets reflect careful consideration: the choice of bamboo suited to each piece, the balance of color and shape, and the usability that fits modern life.
What they create—each “bamboo thing,” in its own way—has a quiet joy. A lightness, free from pressure, that makes it feel both thoughtful and delightfully approachable.
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 “Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center” is located in Beppu, Oita.
Even today, people from many different backgrounds enroll each year, devoting themselves to the art of bamboo craft.
Among its graduates is an artisan who once traveled the world as a backpacker. With a wide outlook that reaches beyond Japan, he continues to dedicate himself to bamboo weaving every day.
After graduating from the Training Center, he trained for several years at a workshop in Oita, producing countless pieces to meet custom orders and refine his technique.
Beyond the sheer number of works he has created, his true charm lies in his unique approach—observing the nature of bamboo itself and transforming it into a wide variety of forms and textures that highlight its natural character.
This coffee dripper is crafted from carbonized bamboo and rattan.
Some may be familiar with shirotake—the white bamboo made by sun-drying or boiling freshly cut green Madake bamboo to draw out its natural oils and color. Here, that same white bamboo is placed in a high-pressure steamer for about 20 minutes, where heat and pressure transform it into what is known as tanka-chiku, or carbonized bamboo.This process removes even more moisture and oil, giving the bamboo a deep amber tone richer than white bamboo. Originally developed to prevent mold and insects—the natural enemies of bamboo—this treatment also brings out a warm, flavorful appearance.The surface of the carbonized bamboo is shaved and polished into fine strips, then woven into an exquisite ajiro-ami. The texture is delicately woven, and the gentle sheen that appears when light touches the surface is quietly beautiful.The white part of the dripper is crafted from rattan. The raised patterns create an elegant accent.The tip of the dripper is also finished with rattan.Bamboo would easily crack at such a sharp angle, but rattan, being more flexible, bends beautifully to maintain the form.Inside the dripper, fine rattan lines run evenly along the surface. Their neat alignment shows the precision and consistency of the entire weave.Around the rim, finely polished carbonized bamboo strips are applied and secured at equal intervals with white rattan. The edge has a smooth, lustrous finish.The rim is finished in what is called atebuchi.This small loop is the hanging hook. A rattan core is wrapped tightly with another strip of rattan.Here is the view of the loop seen from inside the dripper.By hanging it on a hook, you can keep it in a well-ventilated place, helping the dripper last longer.The dripper comes in a box marked with a rattan line motif, which also serves as its logo.Inside the box, a partition keeps the dripper securely in place.It fits neatly inside without moving around.It also makes a thoughtful gift for coffee lovers.
Before first use, pour hot water over the entire dripper.
You can brew coffee by placing the ground beans directly inside the dripper.
If you prefer to use a paper filter, set a cone-shaped one inside before adding the coffee grounds.
According to the artisan, using a paper filter gives a cleaner taste, while brewing directly brings out the natural sweetness of the coffee.
It can be enjoyable to compare the two brewing styles.
Here is a video showing how coffee is brewed using this dripper. Please take a look.
As you continue to use it, the white rattan lines will gradually take on a coffee-colored tone, adding warmth and character.
The photo on the left shows a newly made dripper, while the one on the right has been used for about 3 to 4 years.
After use, rinse the dripper with water using a tawashi brush or sasara whisk, and let it dry completely in a well-ventilated place.
Hanging it on a hook like this allows it to dry thoroughly and keeps it in good condition.
If any coffee residue remains after drying, brush it off gently with a dry sasara or coffee brush.
Each dripper is carefully and precisely crafted, woven tightly to hold even finely ground coffee.
Its construction is refined enough to be called a work of craft, yet it serves faithfully as a daily utensil—a dependable companion for everyday coffee time.
Enjoy your coffee moments with your favorite server.
Beyond Categories: A New Approach to Bamboo Craft
In the world of bamboo craft, items are often labeled— “practical goods,” “folk art,” “souvenirs,” or “traditional crafts”— defined by the maker or by how they are used.
But there is a couple who create bamboo work that goes beyond such categories, pursuing a broader, more open vision of what bamboo can be.
They began as self-taught artisans, later refining their skills at the Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center in Beppu. After graduating, they spent several years in workshops across Oita Prefecture, steadily honing their craft by fulfilling order after order.
Their work is not shaped by vague ideas or trendy concepts, but grounded in solid technique—developed through repetition and discipline.
Their baskets reflect careful consideration: the choice of bamboo suited to each piece, the balance of color and shape, and the usability that fits modern life.
What they create—each “bamboo thing,” in its own way—has a quiet joy. A lightness, free from pressure, that makes it feel both thoughtful and delightfully approachable.
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.
