In Hyogo Prefecture, bamboo craft has a long history. In addition to bamboo, some artisans continue the tradition of woven crafts using other natural materials such as koriyanagi.
At the same time, there are also craftspeople who cherish Moso bamboo—which is not well suited for fine weaving—as an important material. They use it for food such as bamboo shoots, for New Year’s decorations called kadomatsu, and for making cutlery that takes advantage of its thick, dense texture.
It is said that Moso bamboo was first transplanted to Hyogo Prefecture in the late Edo period. Its ability to spread is extremely strong—sometimes even encroaching upon other plants and human living areas.
These bamboo strips are made from Moso bamboo, which in modern times is sometimes seen as a troublesome plant, yet carefully processed into fine, usable material.
The manufacturer originally produced many bamboo birdcages and insect cages. Although birdcage production has unfortunately been discontinued, their skill in shaping bamboo into precise strips remains at a high level today.
When making birdcages or insect cages, round bamboo strips are typically used. This page introduces square bamboo strips—available in five thicknesses: 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 mm.
Each strip is 900 mm (35.4″) in total length.From left to right in the photo: 10 mm (1 cm) square, 8 mm, 6 mm, 4 mm, and 2 mm.The 2 mm square strips are extremely fine, ideal for delicate model work or small craft projects. They are thin enough to be cut with scissors or small pliers.The 4 mm square strips are also fine, similar to the 2 mm. While you might be able to cut them with sturdy scissors, using nippers or pliers is recommended.This is the 6 mm square size. It corresponds to the structural pillars in the insect cage made with round strips shown above. At this thickness, strong nippers or cutting tools are needed.This is the 8 mm square size. At this point, you can feel the natural strength and flexibility of bamboo. It can be used as a support for potted plants, for example. A small saw will work better than nippers when cutting.This is the 10 mm (1 cm) square size. It has a firm hardness and reliable thickness. You can hang S-hooks on it for interior use, or use it as a plant stake. If you need to adjust the length, cutting with a saw is best. You can also lay it horizontally and hang lightweight items with S-hooks—it’s strong enough to support them.Although these bamboo strips are straight overall, they are natural materials, so slight bends or curves may occur. Please note that these are not defects, but natural variations in the material.
Because of its simplicity, this material offers endless creative possibilities depending on your ideas. You can also combine strips of different thicknesses to create baskets of your preferred size and shape.
Each strip is available for purchase individually. For bulk orders or custom sizes, please contact us through the inquiry form.
In addition to the natural flexibility and strength of bamboo, these square strips have a clean, refined look that is unique to their shape.
＊＊＊Regarding Shipping＊＊＊
These bamboo strips are particularly long in length. For this reason, it may be difficult to ship them together with other baskets or sieves.
To ensure that your order arrives safely, please note that when bamboo strips are ordered together with other items, they may need to be shipped in separate parcels, and additional shipping fees may apply.
If there are any changes to the shipping cost, we will inform you in the order confirmation email (separate from the automatic confirmation email).
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.
In Hyogo Prefecture, bamboo craft has a long history. In addition to bamboo, some artisans continue the tradition of woven crafts using other natural materials such as koriyanagi.
At the same time, there are also craftspeople who cherish Moso bamboo—which is not well suited for fine weaving—as an important material. They use it for food such as bamboo shoots, for New Year’s decorations called kadomatsu, and for making cutlery that takes advantage of its thick, dense texture.
It is said that Moso bamboo was first transplanted to Hyogo Prefecture in the late Edo period. Its ability to spread is extremely strong—sometimes even encroaching upon other plants and human living areas.
These bamboo strips are made from Moso bamboo, which in modern times is sometimes seen as a troublesome plant, yet carefully processed into fine, usable material.
The manufacturer originally produced many bamboo birdcages and insect cages. Although birdcage production has unfortunately been discontinued, their skill in shaping bamboo into precise strips remains at a high level today.
When making birdcages or insect cages, round bamboo strips are typically used. This page introduces square bamboo strips—available in five thicknesses: 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 mm.
Each strip is 900 mm (35.4″) in total length.From left to right in the photo: 10 mm (1 cm) square, 8 mm, 6 mm, 4 mm, and 2 mm.The 2 mm square strips are extremely fine, ideal for delicate model work or small craft projects. They are thin enough to be cut with scissors or small pliers.The 4 mm square strips are also fine, similar to the 2 mm. While you might be able to cut them with sturdy scissors, using nippers or pliers is recommended.This is the 6 mm square size. It corresponds to the structural pillars in the insect cage made with round strips shown above. At this thickness, strong nippers or cutting tools are needed.This is the 8 mm square size. At this point, you can feel the natural strength and flexibility of bamboo. It can be used as a support for potted plants, for example. A small saw will work better than nippers when cutting.This is the 10 mm (1 cm) square size. It has a firm hardness and reliable thickness. You can hang S-hooks on it for interior use, or use it as a plant stake. If you need to adjust the length, cutting with a saw is best. You can also lay it horizontally and hang lightweight items with S-hooks—it’s strong enough to support them.Although these bamboo strips are straight overall, they are natural materials, so slight bends or curves may occur. Please note that these are not defects, but natural variations in the material.
Because of its simplicity, this material offers endless creative possibilities depending on your ideas. You can also combine strips of different thicknesses to create baskets of your preferred size and shape.
Each strip is available for purchase individually. For bulk orders or custom sizes, please contact us through the inquiry form.
In addition to the natural flexibility and strength of bamboo, these square strips have a clean, refined look that is unique to their shape.
＊＊＊Regarding Shipping＊＊＊
These bamboo strips are particularly long in length. For this reason, it may be difficult to ship them together with other baskets or sieves.
To ensure that your order arrives safely, please note that when bamboo strips are ordered together with other items, they may need to be shipped in separate parcels, and additional shipping fees may apply.
If there are any changes to the shipping cost, we will inform you in the order confirmation email (separate from the automatic confirmation email).
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.
In Hyogo Prefecture, bamboo craft has a long history. In addition to bamboo, some artisans continue the tradition of woven crafts using other natural materials such as koriyanagi.
At the same time, there are also craftspeople who cherish Moso bamboo—which is not well suited for fine weaving—as an important material. They use it for food such as bamboo shoots, for New Year’s decorations called kadomatsu, and for making cutlery that takes advantage of its thick, dense texture.
It is said that Moso bamboo was first transplanted to Hyogo Prefecture in the late Edo period. Its ability to spread is extremely strong—sometimes even encroaching upon other plants and human living areas.
These bamboo strips are made from Moso bamboo, which in modern times is sometimes seen as a troublesome plant, yet carefully processed into fine, usable material.
The manufacturer originally produced many bamboo birdcages and insect cages. Although birdcage production has unfortunately been discontinued, their skill in shaping bamboo into precise strips remains at a high level today.
When making birdcages or insect cages, round bamboo strips are typically used. This page introduces square bamboo strips—available in five thicknesses: 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 mm.
Each strip is 900 mm (35.4″) in total length.From left to right in the photo: 10 mm (1 cm) square, 8 mm, 6 mm, 4 mm, and 2 mm.The 2 mm square strips are extremely fine, ideal for delicate model work or small craft projects. They are thin enough to be cut with scissors or small pliers.The 4 mm square strips are also fine, similar to the 2 mm. While you might be able to cut them with sturdy scissors, using nippers or pliers is recommended.This is the 6 mm square size. It corresponds to the structural pillars in the insect cage made with round strips shown above. At this thickness, strong nippers or cutting tools are needed.This is the 8 mm square size. At this point, you can feel the natural strength and flexibility of bamboo. It can be used as a support for potted plants, for example. A small saw will work better than nippers when cutting.This is the 10 mm (1 cm) square size. It has a firm hardness and reliable thickness. You can hang S-hooks on it for interior use, or use it as a plant stake. If you need to adjust the length, cutting with a saw is best. You can also lay it horizontally and hang lightweight items with S-hooks—it’s strong enough to support them.Although these bamboo strips are straight overall, they are natural materials, so slight bends or curves may occur. Please note that these are not defects, but natural variations in the material.
Because of its simplicity, this material offers endless creative possibilities depending on your ideas. You can also combine strips of different thicknesses to create baskets of your preferred size and shape.
Each strip is available for purchase individually. For bulk orders or custom sizes, please contact us through the inquiry form.
In addition to the natural flexibility and strength of bamboo, these square strips have a clean, refined look that is unique to their shape.
＊＊＊Regarding Shipping＊＊＊
These bamboo strips are particularly long in length. For this reason, it may be difficult to ship them together with other baskets or sieves.
To ensure that your order arrives safely, please note that when bamboo strips are ordered together with other items, they may need to be shipped in separate parcels, and additional shipping fees may apply.
If there are any changes to the shipping cost, we will inform you in the order confirmation email (separate from the automatic confirmation email).
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.
