This basket is woven using the bark of the Walnut tree.
There are two main types of walnuts used for Basket weaving in Japan. One near a stream(Sawa-gurumi) and one in the mountains(Yama-gurumi). Walnuts close to the stream（Sawa-gurumi) are used for this basket.
Unlike the mountain walnuts（Yama-gurumi), which are found in the mountains and can be eaten, the fruits of the Sawa-gurumi walnut are not edible, and the seeds are carried far away by the flow of nearby streams.
Walnut bark is harvested at its peak from spring to the rainy season, when the material is rich in moisture.
Young trees in their second or third year are used for basketwork.The Sawa-gurumi walnut tree grows in stumps like this.At the end of the tree, it branches off like this.They don’t cut all the branches that are standing on the stump, but we cut down two or three of them.The freshly cut branches have a silvery glow in the sun.They cut into the bark of the cut branches and peel off the bark from the core.This is the freshly cut bark.The inside of the bark(=core) is a fresh cream color when freshly cut, but it turns into a deep dark brown as time passes. The core of the bark is returned to the mountain. After a year, they will be soft and decomposed, ready to return to the soil.This is a bark after it has been removed for a while. The bark on the backside that you can see on the surface is turning brown. After this, the color will deepen further.
Here we present the “Dark Check” type, an organizer basket with handles, made of walnut bark. The “light” type is wrapped with a light-colored outer layer, while the “dark” type is wrapped with a darker, dark brown outer layer.
The “checkered” finish is achieved by alternately weaving horizontal and vertical strips. This design has a high-impact effect.The edges are woven with a deep dark brown of the inner bark. This is where the name dark comes from.The L size also has convenient handles on both sides for carrying.
It can be used for storing stoles, blankets, and other fabric items, as well as knitwear and outerwear for repeated wear.
A good place to put a book or magazine you are reading and keep it near your sofa or chair.
Although the material is carefully treated, if you are going to put towels, clothes, or other fabric items in the bag, it would be better to place a piece of cloth inside to prevent snagging.
The texture of the walnut bark, woven with a wide range of strips, is fully enjoyed. The material is well processed so that it is not lumpy but smooth and light. When you put your nose close to it, you can also enjoy the mellow aroma of walnuts.
It is a tasty basket that fits in a room as an interior decoration, regardless of the country.
–An original and unique bark work in Iwate pref.–
In the rich natural environment of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, these people work with walnut bark and wild grape vines.
Their creations are varied in design and size, and are always a delight to the eye.
They walk through the mountains of Iwate to personally select and gather the best quality wood. They carefully prepares the materials, spares no effort before starting to weave, and has a unique design and approach to basket making that sets him apart from others in every way.
This basket is woven using the bark of the Walnut tree.
There are two main types of walnuts used for Basket weaving in Japan. One near a stream(Sawa-gurumi) and one in the mountains(Yama-gurumi). Walnuts close to the stream（Sawa-gurumi) are used for this basket.
Unlike the mountain walnuts（Yama-gurumi), which are found in the mountains and can be eaten, the fruits of the Sawa-gurumi walnut are not edible, and the seeds are carried far away by the flow of nearby streams.
Walnut bark is harvested at its peak from spring to the rainy season, when the material is rich in moisture.
Young trees in their second or third year are used for basketwork.The Sawa-gurumi walnut tree grows in stumps like this.At the end of the tree, it branches off like this.They don’t cut all the branches that are standing on the stump, but we cut down two or three of them.The freshly cut branches have a silvery glow in the sun.They cut into the bark of the cut branches and peel off the bark from the core.This is the freshly cut bark.The inside of the bark(=core) is a fresh cream color when freshly cut, but it turns into a deep dark brown as time passes. The core of the bark is returned to the mountain. After a year, they will be soft and decomposed, ready to return to the soil.This is a bark after it has been removed for a while. The bark on the backside that you can see on the surface is turning brown. After this, the color will deepen further.
Here we present the “Dark Check” type, an organizer basket with handles, made of walnut bark. The “light” type is wrapped with a light-colored outer layer, while the “dark” type is wrapped with a darker, dark brown outer layer.
The “checkered” finish is achieved by alternately weaving horizontal and vertical strips. This design has a high-impact effect.The edges are woven with a deep dark brown of the inner bark. This is where the name dark comes from.The L size also has convenient handles on both sides for carrying.
It can be used for storing stoles, blankets, and other fabric items, as well as knitwear and outerwear for repeated wear.
A good place to put a book or magazine you are reading and keep it near your sofa or chair.
Although the material is carefully treated, if you are going to put towels, clothes, or other fabric items in the bag, it would be better to place a piece of cloth inside to prevent snagging.
The texture of the walnut bark, woven with a wide range of strips, is fully enjoyed. The material is well processed so that it is not lumpy but smooth and light. When you put your nose close to it, you can also enjoy the mellow aroma of walnuts.
It is a tasty basket that fits in a room as an interior decoration, regardless of the country.
–An original and unique bark work in Iwate pref.–
In the rich natural environment of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, these people work with walnut bark and wild grape vines.
Their creations are varied in design and size, and are always a delight to the eye.
They walk through the mountains of Iwate to personally select and gather the best quality wood. They carefully prepares the materials, spares no effort before starting to weave, and has a unique design and approach to basket making that sets him apart from others in every way.
This basket is woven using the bark of the Walnut tree.
There are two main types of walnuts used for Basket weaving in Japan. One near a stream(Sawa-gurumi) and one in the mountains(Yama-gurumi). Walnuts close to the stream（Sawa-gurumi) are used for this basket.
Unlike the mountain walnuts（Yama-gurumi), which are found in the mountains and can be eaten, the fruits of the Sawa-gurumi walnut are not edible, and the seeds are carried far away by the flow of nearby streams.
Walnut bark is harvested at its peak from spring to the rainy season, when the material is rich in moisture.
Young trees in their second or third year are used for basketwork.The Sawa-gurumi walnut tree grows in stumps like this.At the end of the tree, it branches off like this.They don’t cut all the branches that are standing on the stump, but we cut down two or three of them.The freshly cut branches have a silvery glow in the sun.They cut into the bark of the cut branches and peel off the bark from the core.This is the freshly cut bark.The inside of the bark(=core) is a fresh cream color when freshly cut, but it turns into a deep dark brown as time passes. The core of the bark is returned to the mountain. After a year, they will be soft and decomposed, ready to return to the soil.This is a bark after it has been removed for a while. The bark on the backside that you can see on the surface is turning brown. After this, the color will deepen further.
Here we present the “Dark Check” type, an organizer basket with handles, made of walnut bark. The “light” type is wrapped with a light-colored outer layer, while the “dark” type is wrapped with a darker, dark brown outer layer.
The “checkered” finish is achieved by alternately weaving horizontal and vertical strips. This design has a high-impact effect.The edges are woven with a deep dark brown of the inner bark. This is where the name dark comes from.The L size also has convenient handles on both sides for carrying.
It can be used for storing stoles, blankets, and other fabric items, as well as knitwear and outerwear for repeated wear.
A good place to put a book or magazine you are reading and keep it near your sofa or chair.
Although the material is carefully treated, if you are going to put towels, clothes, or other fabric items in the bag, it would be better to place a piece of cloth inside to prevent snagging.
The texture of the walnut bark, woven with a wide range of strips, is fully enjoyed. The material is well processed so that it is not lumpy but smooth and light. When you put your nose close to it, you can also enjoy the mellow aroma of walnuts.
It is a tasty basket that fits in a room as an interior decoration, regardless of the country.
–An original and unique bark work in Iwate pref.–
In the rich natural environment of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, these people work with walnut bark and wild grape vines.
Their creations are varied in design and size, and are always a delight to the eye.
They walk through the mountains of Iwate to personally select and gather the best quality wood. They carefully prepares the materials, spares no effort before starting to weave, and has a unique design and approach to basket making that sets him apart from others in every way.
