Kagoshima Prefecture is known as a “bamboo kingdom,” with one of the largest bamboo forest areas in Japan. Roughly half of these forests are made up of thick, vigorous Moso bamboo.
Because Moso bamboo has dense, hard walls, it takes a great deal of effort to split it into thin strips. As a result, it is most commonly used for making kitchen tools like bamboo spatulas or cutlery such as spoons.
Woven items such as baskets and strainers are typically made from Madake bamboo. Compared to Moso, Madake has thinner walls, making it much easier to produce long, thin strips. In other words, it is well suited for preparing materials used in basket weaving.
This is a three-tier lunch basket made from white bamboo— green Madake that has been heat-treated and sun-dried to remove its natural oils and color.
This piece is woven from breathable bamboo and shaped like a traditional stacked food box. Crafting a three-tier basket requires a high level of skill— each individual basket must be made without distortion, and the three must align perfectly when stacked. As a result, only a limited number of artisans are able to make them.
The basic construction follows the same method as our other lunch baskets.
The entire basket is woven using Hishigi-ami, a technique often seen in white bamboo lunch baskets made in Kyushu.In a tall, three-tiered basket like this, the precision of each weave becomes especially important.The rim is secured with brass nails.Each nail is bent inward on the inside.At each corner, straight and sturdy bamboo is heated and bent to an almost right angle.The handle is also made from white bamboo. Each end of a single wide strip is split into three. The center section—where it is held—is layered with bamboo strips for added thickness and is secured with rattan in three places.The handle and the basket are fixed together at four points using brass nails, attached to the bottom basket. This ensures the structure is firm and doesn’t wobble.As with other parts of the basket, the tips of the nails are neatly folded and secured on the inside.The three tiers can be separated like this. The bottom basket is attached to the handle.The bottom tier is the deepest.The inner height of the middle and top tiers is the same.All three tiers feature a technique called Ikada-zoko-ami, often used for large baskets that need to carry heavier items, due to its strength and durability.When stacking the three tiers, aligning the bamboo joints and the points secured with brass nails at the rim allows them to nest together smoothly.There’s something delightful about imagining all the ways you might use a three-tiered lunch basket like this.
You can also change how the baskets are combined, depending on the situation.
For example, you might use just the top tier with the lid as a separate covered basket,or remove one tier when two levels are enough.You can even use just the bottom tier alone.Fill each tier with side dishes, rice balls, desserts, and utensils—perfect for picnics or leisurely outings.
You don’t have to fill all three tiers with food— if you have extra space, you can also use it to carry napkins, cutlery, dishes, or even a mug and a café or tea set.
Since this basket can hold a variety of items, you may find that it actually helps you carry less overall and keeps things nicely organized.
Some people also use it to store sewing or craft supplies, or even as a container for tea utensils.
There’s no need to feel bound to using all three tiers— we hope you’ll enjoy finding the way that suits your needs, based on how many people you’re serving or where you’re going.
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.
Kagoshima Prefecture is known as a “bamboo kingdom,” with one of the largest bamboo forest areas in Japan. Roughly half of these forests are made up of thick, vigorous Moso bamboo.
Because Moso bamboo has dense, hard walls, it takes a great deal of effort to split it into thin strips. As a result, it is most commonly used for making kitchen tools like bamboo spatulas or cutlery such as spoons.
Woven items such as baskets and strainers are typically made from Madake bamboo. Compared to Moso, Madake has thinner walls, making it much easier to produce long, thin strips. In other words, it is well suited for preparing materials used in basket weaving.
This is a three-tier lunch basket made from white bamboo— green Madake that has been heat-treated and sun-dried to remove its natural oils and color.
This piece is woven from breathable bamboo and shaped like a traditional stacked food box. Crafting a three-tier basket requires a high level of skill— each individual basket must be made without distortion, and the three must align perfectly when stacked. As a result, only a limited number of artisans are able to make them.
The basic construction follows the same method as our other lunch baskets.
The entire basket is woven using Hishigi-ami, a technique often seen in white bamboo lunch baskets made in Kyushu.In a tall, three-tiered basket like this, the precision of each weave becomes especially important.The rim is secured with brass nails.Each nail is bent inward on the inside.At each corner, straight and sturdy bamboo is heated and bent to an almost right angle.The handle is also made from white bamboo. Each end of a single wide strip is split into three. The center section—where it is held—is layered with bamboo strips for added thickness and is secured with rattan in three places.The handle and the basket are fixed together at four points using brass nails, attached to the bottom basket. This ensures the structure is firm and doesn’t wobble.As with other parts of the basket, the tips of the nails are neatly folded and secured on the inside.The three tiers can be separated like this. The bottom basket is attached to the handle.The bottom tier is the deepest.The inner height of the middle and top tiers is the same.All three tiers feature a technique called Ikada-zoko-ami, often used for large baskets that need to carry heavier items, due to its strength and durability.When stacking the three tiers, aligning the bamboo joints and the points secured with brass nails at the rim allows them to nest together smoothly.There’s something delightful about imagining all the ways you might use a three-tiered lunch basket like this.
You can also change how the baskets are combined, depending on the situation.
For example, you might use just the top tier with the lid as a separate covered basket,or remove one tier when two levels are enough.You can even use just the bottom tier alone.Fill each tier with side dishes, rice balls, desserts, and utensils—perfect for picnics or leisurely outings.
You don’t have to fill all three tiers with food— if you have extra space, you can also use it to carry napkins, cutlery, dishes, or even a mug and a café or tea set.
Since this basket can hold a variety of items, you may find that it actually helps you carry less overall and keeps things nicely organized.
Some people also use it to store sewing or craft supplies, or even as a container for tea utensils.
There’s no need to feel bound to using all three tiers— we hope you’ll enjoy finding the way that suits your needs, based on how many people you’re serving or where you’re going.
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.
Kagoshima Prefecture is known as a “bamboo kingdom,” with one of the largest bamboo forest areas in Japan. Roughly half of these forests are made up of thick, vigorous Moso bamboo.
Because Moso bamboo has dense, hard walls, it takes a great deal of effort to split it into thin strips. As a result, it is most commonly used for making kitchen tools like bamboo spatulas or cutlery such as spoons.
Woven items such as baskets and strainers are typically made from Madake bamboo. Compared to Moso, Madake has thinner walls, making it much easier to produce long, thin strips. In other words, it is well suited for preparing materials used in basket weaving.
This is a three-tier lunch basket made from white bamboo— green Madake that has been heat-treated and sun-dried to remove its natural oils and color.
This piece is woven from breathable bamboo and shaped like a traditional stacked food box. Crafting a three-tier basket requires a high level of skill— each individual basket must be made without distortion, and the three must align perfectly when stacked. As a result, only a limited number of artisans are able to make them.
The basic construction follows the same method as our other lunch baskets.
The entire basket is woven using Hishigi-ami, a technique often seen in white bamboo lunch baskets made in Kyushu.In a tall, three-tiered basket like this, the precision of each weave becomes especially important.The rim is secured with brass nails.Each nail is bent inward on the inside.At each corner, straight and sturdy bamboo is heated and bent to an almost right angle.The handle is also made from white bamboo. Each end of a single wide strip is split into three. The center section—where it is held—is layered with bamboo strips for added thickness and is secured with rattan in three places.The handle and the basket are fixed together at four points using brass nails, attached to the bottom basket. This ensures the structure is firm and doesn’t wobble.As with other parts of the basket, the tips of the nails are neatly folded and secured on the inside.The three tiers can be separated like this. The bottom basket is attached to the handle.The bottom tier is the deepest.The inner height of the middle and top tiers is the same.All three tiers feature a technique called Ikada-zoko-ami, often used for large baskets that need to carry heavier items, due to its strength and durability.When stacking the three tiers, aligning the bamboo joints and the points secured with brass nails at the rim allows them to nest together smoothly.There’s something delightful about imagining all the ways you might use a three-tiered lunch basket like this.
You can also change how the baskets are combined, depending on the situation.
For example, you might use just the top tier with the lid as a separate covered basket,or remove one tier when two levels are enough.You can even use just the bottom tier alone.Fill each tier with side dishes, rice balls, desserts, and utensils—perfect for picnics or leisurely outings.
You don’t have to fill all three tiers with food— if you have extra space, you can also use it to carry napkins, cutlery, dishes, or even a mug and a café or tea set.
Since this basket can hold a variety of items, you may find that it actually helps you carry less overall and keeps things nicely organized.
Some people also use it to store sewing or craft supplies, or even as a container for tea utensils.
There’s no need to feel bound to using all three tiers— we hope you’ll enjoy finding the way that suits your needs, based on how many people you’re serving or where you’re going.
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.
