Taiwan, located very close to Okinawa and the Yaeyama Islands, is known for its warm friendship toward Japan. Though geographically and emotionally close to Japan, it is said that in Taiwan as well, younger generations are beginning to rediscover the value of traditional crafts and handwork.
In Taiwan, as in Japan, many people once made bamboo crafts. However, with the large-scale influx of inexpensive mass-produced goods from mainland China, the number of artisans who make a living from bamboo work has greatly declined.
Amid such circumstances, in Taichung, central Taiwan, there is a craftsperson who, from a younger generation’s perspective, creates baskets and small items using Guizhu bamboo.
Ms. Yang, who once visited our shop bringing her own handwoven baskets, expressed deep respect for Japanese bamboo craft. She told us that she has long been devoted to this work and wishes to continue it in the future.
Her bamboo works carry a gentle warmth, reflecting her own soft-spoken nature.
These are trivets woven from Guizhu bamboo—a material similar to Japan’s madake, which grows abundantly across Taiwan.
We introduce five types, each with a different weaving pattern and tone of bamboo.
There are two types of weaving: “Kiku-mutsume-ami,” a fine pattern inspired by chrysanthemum flowers, and “Sashi-mutsume-ami,” which forms another hexagon within the main six-sided pattern.The Kiku-mutsume-ami comes in three variations, while the Sashi-mutsume-ami has two. Except for the central pattern, the structure is the same for all. Each trivet is approximately W 5.91″ × D 5.91″ in size,with a thickness of about 0.20″.The rim is made with slightly wider, thicker bamboo strips that sandwich the woven pattern from both sides and are fastened with rattan.The same applies to the back side—the rim is fastened so that the overall shape forms a neat hexagon.Let us begin with the Kiku-mutsume-ami type. 1. Kiku-mutsume / Natural This piece shows the natural color of Guizhu bamboo.Extremely fine bamboo strips are inserted into the base hexagonal pattern, creating a flower-like motif reminiscent of chrysanthemum petals.The back side is equally beautiful.2. Kiku-mutsume / Plant-dyed Next is the Kiku-mutsume-ami with a plant-dyed accent.The vivid orange bamboo strips add a striking accent. The color comes from natural plant dye made with medicinal herbs from Ms. Yang’s family’s herbal medicine shop.You can see that the color penetrates through to the back as well.3. Kiku-mutsume / Brown The last of the Kiku-mutsume-ami series is the brown type.This deep brown color is achieved by smoking the bamboo for about a week over the smoke of longan wood—a tree related to the lychee. The processing is done by local farmers.As with the plant-dyed pieces, Ms. Yang values natural coloring methods using organic materials. The tones are not completely uniform, which gives each piece its unique, authentic depth of color.4. Sashi-mutsume / Plant-dyed This one is the Sashi-mutsume-ami with plant-dyed accents.Unlike the Kiku-mutsume-ami, it is woven entirely with strips of uniform width.Here is the back side. Plant-dyed bamboo strips are inserted into a natural-colored mutsume-ami base.5. Sashi-mutsume / Brown Finally, this is the Sashi-mutsume-ami in brown.Like the plant-dyed version, smoked brown bamboo strips are inserted into a natural-colored mutsume-ami base.The contrast between the natural tone and the rich brown gives the piece a distinctive, balanced beauty.
Perfect as a place to set a hot kettle or small pot.
Each trivet is about Ø 5.91″, compact in size, making it ideal not only for pots but also for teapots, pitchers, coffee servers, or vases.
It can also be used for cold drinks or a decanter filled with ice.
Each trivet is about 0.20″ thick, and the open weave allows heat to pass through easily. For this reason, please avoid placing very hot items—such as iron pots— or leaving them for long periods, as they may leave marks on the surface below.
For daily care, simply wipe off moisture or stains with a damp, tightly wrung cloth after use. If dirt becomes noticeable, wash it gently with water using a tawashi brush or sponge, then dry it thoroughly.
When storing it on a shelf or in a drawer, be sure it is completely dry beforehand.
These trivets, with their varied weaves and tones of bamboo, offer a rich expression of natural beauty.
When not in use, hanging them on a hook or wall can turn them into charming ornaments.
Please choose the type that best suits your taste.
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.
Taiwan, located very close to Okinawa and the Yaeyama Islands, is known for its warm friendship toward Japan. Though geographically and emotionally close to Japan, it is said that in Taiwan as well, younger generations are beginning to rediscover the value of traditional crafts and handwork.
In Taiwan, as in Japan, many people once made bamboo crafts. However, with the large-scale influx of inexpensive mass-produced goods from mainland China, the number of artisans who make a living from bamboo work has greatly declined.
Amid such circumstances, in Taichung, central Taiwan, there is a craftsperson who, from a younger generation’s perspective, creates baskets and small items using Guizhu bamboo.
Ms. Yang, who once visited our shop bringing her own handwoven baskets, expressed deep respect for Japanese bamboo craft. She told us that she has long been devoted to this work and wishes to continue it in the future.
Her bamboo works carry a gentle warmth, reflecting her own soft-spoken nature.
These are trivets woven from Guizhu bamboo—a material similar to Japan’s madake, which grows abundantly across Taiwan.
We introduce five types, each with a different weaving pattern and tone of bamboo.
There are two types of weaving: “Kiku-mutsume-ami,” a fine pattern inspired by chrysanthemum flowers, and “Sashi-mutsume-ami,” which forms another hexagon within the main six-sided pattern.The Kiku-mutsume-ami comes in three variations, while the Sashi-mutsume-ami has two. Except for the central pattern, the structure is the same for all. Each trivet is approximately W 5.91″ × D 5.91″ in size,with a thickness of about 0.20″.The rim is made with slightly wider, thicker bamboo strips that sandwich the woven pattern from both sides and are fastened with rattan.The same applies to the back side—the rim is fastened so that the overall shape forms a neat hexagon.Let us begin with the Kiku-mutsume-ami type. 1. Kiku-mutsume / Natural This piece shows the natural color of Guizhu bamboo.Extremely fine bamboo strips are inserted into the base hexagonal pattern, creating a flower-like motif reminiscent of chrysanthemum petals.The back side is equally beautiful.2. Kiku-mutsume / Plant-dyed Next is the Kiku-mutsume-ami with a plant-dyed accent.The vivid orange bamboo strips add a striking accent. The color comes from natural plant dye made with medicinal herbs from Ms. Yang’s family’s herbal medicine shop.You can see that the color penetrates through to the back as well.3. Kiku-mutsume / Brown The last of the Kiku-mutsume-ami series is the brown type.This deep brown color is achieved by smoking the bamboo for about a week over the smoke of longan wood—a tree related to the lychee. The processing is done by local farmers.As with the plant-dyed pieces, Ms. Yang values natural coloring methods using organic materials. The tones are not completely uniform, which gives each piece its unique, authentic depth of color.4. Sashi-mutsume / Plant-dyed This one is the Sashi-mutsume-ami with plant-dyed accents.Unlike the Kiku-mutsume-ami, it is woven entirely with strips of uniform width.Here is the back side. Plant-dyed bamboo strips are inserted into a natural-colored mutsume-ami base.5. Sashi-mutsume / Brown Finally, this is the Sashi-mutsume-ami in brown.Like the plant-dyed version, smoked brown bamboo strips are inserted into a natural-colored mutsume-ami base.The contrast between the natural tone and the rich brown gives the piece a distinctive, balanced beauty.
Perfect as a place to set a hot kettle or small pot.
Each trivet is about Ø 5.91″, compact in size, making it ideal not only for pots but also for teapots, pitchers, coffee servers, or vases.
It can also be used for cold drinks or a decanter filled with ice.
Each trivet is about 0.20″ thick, and the open weave allows heat to pass through easily. For this reason, please avoid placing very hot items—such as iron pots— or leaving them for long periods, as they may leave marks on the surface below.
For daily care, simply wipe off moisture or stains with a damp, tightly wrung cloth after use. If dirt becomes noticeable, wash it gently with water using a tawashi brush or sponge, then dry it thoroughly.
When storing it on a shelf or in a drawer, be sure it is completely dry beforehand.
These trivets, with their varied weaves and tones of bamboo, offer a rich expression of natural beauty.
When not in use, hanging them on a hook or wall can turn them into charming ornaments.
Please choose the type that best suits your taste.
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.
Taiwan, located very close to Okinawa and the Yaeyama Islands, is known for its warm friendship toward Japan. Though geographically and emotionally close to Japan, it is said that in Taiwan as well, younger generations are beginning to rediscover the value of traditional crafts and handwork.
In Taiwan, as in Japan, many people once made bamboo crafts. However, with the large-scale influx of inexpensive mass-produced goods from mainland China, the number of artisans who make a living from bamboo work has greatly declined.
Amid such circumstances, in Taichung, central Taiwan, there is a craftsperson who, from a younger generation’s perspective, creates baskets and small items using Guizhu bamboo.
Ms. Yang, who once visited our shop bringing her own handwoven baskets, expressed deep respect for Japanese bamboo craft. She told us that she has long been devoted to this work and wishes to continue it in the future.
Her bamboo works carry a gentle warmth, reflecting her own soft-spoken nature.
These are trivets woven from Guizhu bamboo—a material similar to Japan’s madake, which grows abundantly across Taiwan.
We introduce five types, each with a different weaving pattern and tone of bamboo.
There are two types of weaving: “Kiku-mutsume-ami,” a fine pattern inspired by chrysanthemum flowers, and “Sashi-mutsume-ami,” which forms another hexagon within the main six-sided pattern.The Kiku-mutsume-ami comes in three variations, while the Sashi-mutsume-ami has two. Except for the central pattern, the structure is the same for all. Each trivet is approximately W 5.91″ × D 5.91″ in size,with a thickness of about 0.20″.The rim is made with slightly wider, thicker bamboo strips that sandwich the woven pattern from both sides and are fastened with rattan.The same applies to the back side—the rim is fastened so that the overall shape forms a neat hexagon.Let us begin with the Kiku-mutsume-ami type. 1. Kiku-mutsume / Natural This piece shows the natural color of Guizhu bamboo.Extremely fine bamboo strips are inserted into the base hexagonal pattern, creating a flower-like motif reminiscent of chrysanthemum petals.The back side is equally beautiful.2. Kiku-mutsume / Plant-dyed Next is the Kiku-mutsume-ami with a plant-dyed accent.The vivid orange bamboo strips add a striking accent. The color comes from natural plant dye made with medicinal herbs from Ms. Yang’s family’s herbal medicine shop.You can see that the color penetrates through to the back as well.3. Kiku-mutsume / Brown The last of the Kiku-mutsume-ami series is the brown type.This deep brown color is achieved by smoking the bamboo for about a week over the smoke of longan wood—a tree related to the lychee. The processing is done by local farmers.As with the plant-dyed pieces, Ms. Yang values natural coloring methods using organic materials. The tones are not completely uniform, which gives each piece its unique, authentic depth of color.4. Sashi-mutsume / Plant-dyed This one is the Sashi-mutsume-ami with plant-dyed accents.Unlike the Kiku-mutsume-ami, it is woven entirely with strips of uniform width.Here is the back side. Plant-dyed bamboo strips are inserted into a natural-colored mutsume-ami base.5. Sashi-mutsume / Brown Finally, this is the Sashi-mutsume-ami in brown.Like the plant-dyed version, smoked brown bamboo strips are inserted into a natural-colored mutsume-ami base.The contrast between the natural tone and the rich brown gives the piece a distinctive, balanced beauty.
Perfect as a place to set a hot kettle or small pot.
Each trivet is about Ø 5.91″, compact in size, making it ideal not only for pots but also for teapots, pitchers, coffee servers, or vases.
It can also be used for cold drinks or a decanter filled with ice.
Each trivet is about 0.20″ thick, and the open weave allows heat to pass through easily. For this reason, please avoid placing very hot items—such as iron pots— or leaving them for long periods, as they may leave marks on the surface below.
For daily care, simply wipe off moisture or stains with a damp, tightly wrung cloth after use. If dirt becomes noticeable, wash it gently with water using a tawashi brush or sponge, then dry it thoroughly.
When storing it on a shelf or in a drawer, be sure it is completely dry beforehand.
These trivets, with their varied weaves and tones of bamboo, offer a rich expression of natural beauty.
When not in use, hanging them on a hook or wall can turn them into charming ornaments.
Please choose the type that best suits your taste.
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.
