Basket with Lid “Kiritto” / White & Carbonized Bamboo / Ōita-JPN 850406 大分県/白竹×炭化竹　蓋つきかご kiritto　小・大　2サイズ　ルイ版


							



This basket with lid is handcrafted from white bamboo and carbonized bamboo.




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.




This page introduces two sizes—small and large—of the “Kiritto” series,
named after the Japanese word “kiritto,” meaning crisp and composed.




A box-shaped basket combining white bamboo and carbonized bamboo.


The surface of the carbonized bamboo strips is shaved and polished, giving them an even, unified tone.


Because the surface is polished, the color will deepen beautifully over time.


The basket is woven in a gozame-ami pattern, where vertical and horizontal strips are interlaced alternately to form the base structure.


As its name suggests, the “Kiritto” has a crisp and structured form, yet the thinly split bamboo strips make it pleasantly light in the hand.


It also comes with a fitted lid. Many craftspeople say that matching the lid precisely with the body is one of the most challenging parts of the process.


This basket closes neatly and smoothly. While some baskets are made with the bamboo nodes aligned between the body and the lid, this one is intentionally made with a slightly looser fit for easier use. It closes properly even when the nodes of the lid and the body do not perfectly line up.


Here is the underside of the basket. You may notice small speckles in the photo; these sometimes occur naturally on the inner surface of bamboo. In keeping with the maker’s respect for the material as it is, they are left untouched rather than being forcibly shaved away.


The base is finished in a sturdy ikada-zoko-ami, named for its raft-like appearance. The weave is tight so that small items will not slip through.


Baskets of this rectangular form are also called kakumono. These are the characteristic reinforced corners. In “Kiritto,” the contrast between carbonized bamboo and white bamboo stands out especially well.






Let’s take a look at the sizes. This is the small size.


With a lid, it is well suited for keeping out dust.


Here is a size image of the small.




This is the large size. It has a generous capacity, inviting you to imagine what to store inside.


With this scale and this surface, it brings to mind a “treasure box.”


Its size is large enough for an adult to hold with arms outstretched.








For example, it can hold photo albums or your child’s craft works.
It also makes a fine home for treasured records and other keepsakes.




Because it has a lid, it’s also ideal for items you wish to keep dust-free while allowing some air circulation—
such as seasonal wear like scarves, hats, and gloves.




Both sizes are rectangular, so they fit neatly without wasted space on shelves or in the corner of a room.




Above all, just having it there adds a touch of playfulness—
a basket that feels like a little treasure chest.




The contrast of glossy white bamboo and richly toned carbonized bamboo gives it a presence all its own.
It carries a unique atmosphere unlike any other basket.


A further touch of luxury—the fitted lid.


Please check the dimensions carefully and choose the size that suits you.




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.

This basket with lid is handcrafted from white bamboo and carbonized bamboo.

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.

This page introduces two sizes—small and large—of the “Kiritto” series,
named after the Japanese word “kiritto,” meaning crisp and composed.

A box-shaped basket combining white bamboo and carbonized bamboo.
The surface of the carbonized bamboo strips is shaved and polished, giving them an even, unified tone.
Because the surface is polished, the color will deepen beautifully over time.
The basket is woven in a gozame-ami pattern, where vertical and horizontal strips are interlaced alternately to form the base structure.
As its name suggests, the “Kiritto” has a crisp and structured form, yet the thinly split bamboo strips make it pleasantly light in the hand.
It also comes with a fitted lid. Many craftspeople say that matching the lid precisely with the body is one of the most challenging parts of the process.
This basket closes neatly and smoothly. While some baskets are made with the bamboo nodes aligned between the body and the lid, this one is intentionally made with a slightly looser fit for easier use. It closes properly even when the nodes of the lid and the body do not perfectly line up.
Here is the underside of the basket. You may notice small speckles in the photo; these sometimes occur naturally on the inner surface of bamboo. In keeping with the maker’s respect for the material as it is, they are left untouched rather than being forcibly shaved away.
The base is finished in a sturdy ikada-zoko-ami, named for its raft-like appearance. The weave is tight so that small items will not slip through.
Baskets of this rectangular form are also called kakumono. These are the characteristic reinforced corners. In “Kiritto,” the contrast between carbonized bamboo and white bamboo stands out especially well.
Let’s take a look at the sizes. This is the small size.
With a lid, it is well suited for keeping out dust.
Here is a size image of the small.
This is the large size. It has a generous capacity, inviting you to imagine what to store inside.
With this scale and this surface, it brings to mind a “treasure box.”
Its size is large enough for an adult to hold with arms outstretched.

For example, it can hold photo albums or your child’s craft works.
It also makes a fine home for treasured records and other keepsakes.

Because it has a lid, it’s also ideal for items you wish to keep dust-free while allowing some air circulation—
such as seasonal wear like scarves, hats, and gloves.

Both sizes are rectangular, so they fit neatly without wasted space on shelves or in the corner of a room.

Above all, just having it there adds a touch of playfulness—
a basket that feels like a little treasure chest.

The contrast of glossy white bamboo and richly toned carbonized bamboo gives it a presence all its own.
It carries a unique atmosphere unlike any other basket.

A further touch of luxury—the fitted lid.

Please check the dimensions carefully and choose the size that suits you.

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.


							



This basket with lid is handcrafted from white bamboo and carbonized bamboo.




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.




This page introduces two sizes—small and large—of the “Kiritto” series,
named after the Japanese word “kiritto,” meaning crisp and composed.




A box-shaped basket combining white bamboo and carbonized bamboo.


The surface of the carbonized bamboo strips is shaved and polished, giving them an even, unified tone.


Because the surface is polished, the color will deepen beautifully over time.


The basket is woven in a gozame-ami pattern, where vertical and horizontal strips are interlaced alternately to form the base structure.


As its name suggests, the “Kiritto” has a crisp and structured form, yet the thinly split bamboo strips make it pleasantly light in the hand.


It also comes with a fitted lid. Many craftspeople say that matching the lid precisely with the body is one of the most challenging parts of the process.


This basket closes neatly and smoothly. While some baskets are made with the bamboo nodes aligned between the body and the lid, this one is intentionally made with a slightly looser fit for easier use. It closes properly even when the nodes of the lid and the body do not perfectly line up.


Here is the underside of the basket. You may notice small speckles in the photo; these sometimes occur naturally on the inner surface of bamboo. In keeping with the maker’s respect for the material as it is, they are left untouched rather than being forcibly shaved away.


The base is finished in a sturdy ikada-zoko-ami, named for its raft-like appearance. The weave is tight so that small items will not slip through.


Baskets of this rectangular form are also called kakumono. These are the characteristic reinforced corners. In “Kiritto,” the contrast between carbonized bamboo and white bamboo stands out especially well.






Let’s take a look at the sizes. This is the small size.


With a lid, it is well suited for keeping out dust.


Here is a size image of the small.




This is the large size. It has a generous capacity, inviting you to imagine what to store inside.


With this scale and this surface, it brings to mind a “treasure box.”


Its size is large enough for an adult to hold with arms outstretched.








For example, it can hold photo albums or your child’s craft works.
It also makes a fine home for treasured records and other keepsakes.




Because it has a lid, it’s also ideal for items you wish to keep dust-free while allowing some air circulation—
such as seasonal wear like scarves, hats, and gloves.




Both sizes are rectangular, so they fit neatly without wasted space on shelves or in the corner of a room.




Above all, just having it there adds a touch of playfulness—
a basket that feels like a little treasure chest.




The contrast of glossy white bamboo and richly toned carbonized bamboo gives it a presence all its own.
It carries a unique atmosphere unlike any other basket.


A further touch of luxury—the fitted lid.


Please check the dimensions carefully and choose the size that suits you.




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.