In the Iwadeyama area of Osaki City—about 50 kilometers north of Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture—basket making is said to have begun during the Edo period as side work for samurai households.
Using naturally growing shinodake, a supple bamboo grass native to the region, people crafted baskets and strainers as everyday tools or for professional use, adapting the shapes to suit each purpose.
At its peak, more than 80 types of baskets and strainers were made in this region. However, with the passing of time, both the variety and production volume have significantly declined.
Today, traditional baskets made entirely from shinodake—without using madake bamboo for reinforcement—are crafted only by a small number of elderly artisans.
Miyagi’s shinodake craft is especially known for being remarkably lightweight and soft to the touch, making it a favorite for use in and around the kitchen in daily life.
This basket is one of those traditionally made with shinodake, and features a striking hexagonal weave pattern arranged in a regular, geometric layout.
Let us introduce the three sizes available: small, medium, and large.In Japan, open-weave baskets like this one—with a hexagonal pattern—have long been used in daily life.The open hexagonal weave allows dirt and debris on vegetables or shellfish to easily fall away through the gaps in the pattern.All three sizes are crafted using the same method. Each basket is woven with a technique called muttsume-ami, which forms a pattern of interlocking hexagons.The weave openings are about 1 cm across, with some natural variation.With this type of open-weave basket, the width of each bamboo strip can vary slightly. Interestingly, this variation is said to require even greater skill to weave beautifully and evenly.The basket is woven using bamboo strips of varying widths—ranging from very fine to relatively wide— each contributing to the overall texture and rhythm of the piece.The rim is constructed with shinodake bamboo both as the core and wrapping material. As these baskets are handcrafted by elderly artisans, you may notice slight gaps in the wrapping in some pieces. We kindly ask for your understanding. That said, for regular use as an open-weave basket, there is no concern about fragility—please feel confident in using it.Shinodake bamboo from Miyagi has a distinct color and texture, different from bamboo crafts found in other regions of Japan.You may notice a yellow and silver-colored thread inside the bamboo-wrapped rim. According to the artisans in the region, this is an essential part of the production process and plays a key role in ensuring the basket’s long-term durability. It is not a defect and does not affect the function of the basket in any way. We kindly ask for your understanding and hope you will enjoy using it with confidence.The base of this basket is not reinforced with chikara-dake support strips. Since shinodake bamboo is relatively soft, pressing lightly with your palm may cause the bottom to flex inward slightly—this is part of the intended design.Occasionally, you may notice small splits in the bamboo strips. These do not affect the usability of the basket in any way, so please feel at ease when using it.Please note that all sizes of this basket vary significantly due to their handmade nature. Even within the same size category, such as “Medium,” the difference can be clearly noticeable at a glance. For example, if you order a Medium size, you may receive a piece with a diameter of around 23 cm, or another closer to 26 cm, depending on the timing. Height may also vary: in some cases, a Medium basket may be shallower than a Small, while in other cases, it may be deeper than a Large.As our stock is limited, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate specific requests such as “I’d like a larger one,” “Please make sure the baskets nest,” or “Please keep it within ○○ cm.” We kindly ask for your understanding in this regard. In return, we are pleased to offer these baskets at an accessible price. We hope you will enjoy them with a generous spirit.
Let us now introduce the three sizes, one by one.
This is the Small size.This size is perfect for washing mountain vegetables or shellfish, as well as for rinsing small produce like cherry tomatoes or petite greens. It also works well for draining boiled vegetables or serving fruit such as strawberries.Here, a full head of broccoli has been boiled and placed in the Small size basket.This is the Medium size.This size is great for rinsing leafy vegetables like lettuce or cabbage, whether torn or chopped. It also works well as a fruit basket—for holding items such as mandarin oranges.This photo shows one head of lettuce, torn into pieces and rinsed in the Medium size basket.On the left, one head of lettuce is shown in the Medium size basket. On the right, over 300 grams of large shijimi clams are placed in the Small size basket.This is the Large size.This is the Large size, and it is notably deep and spacious.Here, the same one head of lettuce shown earlier has been placed in the Large size basket. Even with the full amount, there is still plenty of room to spare.
Compared to other types of bamboo craft, baskets made from shinodake in Miyagi Prefecture use softer materials and finer strips of bamboo.
These baskets are not designed for carrying heavy loads, so please take extra care when using them to hold fruits or other items that become heavy when wet.
That said, they are perfect for everyday use—such as rinsing vegetables like lettuce or cabbage, cleaning shellfish like clams or shijimi, or gently washing fruits like strawberries and grapes.
This open-weave basket lets you fully enjoy the lightness and supple texture of shinodake bamboo. After use, we recommend hanging it to dry with an S-hook or similar method.
Some people use it as a fruit basket or as a tray for inverted cups, with the understanding that it is meant to stay in place rather than be carried around with items inside.
It’s well suited for daily use in the kitchen—for draining, rinsing, or other multipurpose needs. Please feel free to choose the size that best fits your lifestyle.
In the Iwadeyama area of Osaki City—about 50 kilometers north of Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture—basket making is said to have begun during the Edo period as side work for samurai households.
Using naturally growing shinodake, a supple bamboo grass native to the region, people crafted baskets and strainers as everyday tools or for professional use, adapting the shapes to suit each purpose.
At its peak, more than 80 types of baskets and strainers were made in this region. However, with the passing of time, both the variety and production volume have significantly declined.
Today, traditional baskets made entirely from shinodake—without using madake bamboo for reinforcement—are crafted only by a small number of elderly artisans.
Miyagi’s shinodake craft is especially known for being remarkably lightweight and soft to the touch, making it a favorite for use in and around the kitchen in daily life.
This basket is one of those traditionally made with shinodake, and features a striking hexagonal weave pattern arranged in a regular, geometric layout.
Let us introduce the three sizes available: small, medium, and large.In Japan, open-weave baskets like this one—with a hexagonal pattern—have long been used in daily life.The open hexagonal weave allows dirt and debris on vegetables or shellfish to easily fall away through the gaps in the pattern.All three sizes are crafted using the same method. Each basket is woven with a technique called muttsume-ami, which forms a pattern of interlocking hexagons.The weave openings are about 1 cm across, with some natural variation.With this type of open-weave basket, the width of each bamboo strip can vary slightly. Interestingly, this variation is said to require even greater skill to weave beautifully and evenly.The basket is woven using bamboo strips of varying widths—ranging from very fine to relatively wide— each contributing to the overall texture and rhythm of the piece.The rim is constructed with shinodake bamboo both as the core and wrapping material. As these baskets are handcrafted by elderly artisans, you may notice slight gaps in the wrapping in some pieces. We kindly ask for your understanding. That said, for regular use as an open-weave basket, there is no concern about fragility—please feel confident in using it.Shinodake bamboo from Miyagi has a distinct color and texture, different from bamboo crafts found in other regions of Japan.You may notice a yellow and silver-colored thread inside the bamboo-wrapped rim. According to the artisans in the region, this is an essential part of the production process and plays a key role in ensuring the basket’s long-term durability. It is not a defect and does not affect the function of the basket in any way. We kindly ask for your understanding and hope you will enjoy using it with confidence.The base of this basket is not reinforced with chikara-dake support strips. Since shinodake bamboo is relatively soft, pressing lightly with your palm may cause the bottom to flex inward slightly—this is part of the intended design.Occasionally, you may notice small splits in the bamboo strips. These do not affect the usability of the basket in any way, so please feel at ease when using it.Please note that all sizes of this basket vary significantly due to their handmade nature. Even within the same size category, such as “Medium,” the difference can be clearly noticeable at a glance. For example, if you order a Medium size, you may receive a piece with a diameter of around 23 cm, or another closer to 26 cm, depending on the timing. Height may also vary: in some cases, a Medium basket may be shallower than a Small, while in other cases, it may be deeper than a Large.As our stock is limited, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate specific requests such as “I’d like a larger one,” “Please make sure the baskets nest,” or “Please keep it within ○○ cm.” We kindly ask for your understanding in this regard. In return, we are pleased to offer these baskets at an accessible price. We hope you will enjoy them with a generous spirit.
Let us now introduce the three sizes, one by one.
This is the Small size.This size is perfect for washing mountain vegetables or shellfish, as well as for rinsing small produce like cherry tomatoes or petite greens. It also works well for draining boiled vegetables or serving fruit such as strawberries.Here, a full head of broccoli has been boiled and placed in the Small size basket.This is the Medium size.This size is great for rinsing leafy vegetables like lettuce or cabbage, whether torn or chopped. It also works well as a fruit basket—for holding items such as mandarin oranges.This photo shows one head of lettuce, torn into pieces and rinsed in the Medium size basket.On the left, one head of lettuce is shown in the Medium size basket. On the right, over 300 grams of large shijimi clams are placed in the Small size basket.This is the Large size.This is the Large size, and it is notably deep and spacious.Here, the same one head of lettuce shown earlier has been placed in the Large size basket. Even with the full amount, there is still plenty of room to spare.
Compared to other types of bamboo craft, baskets made from shinodake in Miyagi Prefecture use softer materials and finer strips of bamboo.
These baskets are not designed for carrying heavy loads, so please take extra care when using them to hold fruits or other items that become heavy when wet.
That said, they are perfect for everyday use—such as rinsing vegetables like lettuce or cabbage, cleaning shellfish like clams or shijimi, or gently washing fruits like strawberries and grapes.
This open-weave basket lets you fully enjoy the lightness and supple texture of shinodake bamboo. After use, we recommend hanging it to dry with an S-hook or similar method.
Some people use it as a fruit basket or as a tray for inverted cups, with the understanding that it is meant to stay in place rather than be carried around with items inside.
It’s well suited for daily use in the kitchen—for draining, rinsing, or other multipurpose needs. Please feel free to choose the size that best fits your lifestyle.
In the Iwadeyama area of Osaki City—about 50 kilometers north of Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture—basket making is said to have begun during the Edo period as side work for samurai households.
Using naturally growing shinodake, a supple bamboo grass native to the region, people crafted baskets and strainers as everyday tools or for professional use, adapting the shapes to suit each purpose.
At its peak, more than 80 types of baskets and strainers were made in this region. However, with the passing of time, both the variety and production volume have significantly declined.
Today, traditional baskets made entirely from shinodake—without using madake bamboo for reinforcement—are crafted only by a small number of elderly artisans.
Miyagi’s shinodake craft is especially known for being remarkably lightweight and soft to the touch, making it a favorite for use in and around the kitchen in daily life.
This basket is one of those traditionally made with shinodake, and features a striking hexagonal weave pattern arranged in a regular, geometric layout.
Let us introduce the three sizes available: small, medium, and large.In Japan, open-weave baskets like this one—with a hexagonal pattern—have long been used in daily life.The open hexagonal weave allows dirt and debris on vegetables or shellfish to easily fall away through the gaps in the pattern.All three sizes are crafted using the same method. Each basket is woven with a technique called muttsume-ami, which forms a pattern of interlocking hexagons.The weave openings are about 1 cm across, with some natural variation.With this type of open-weave basket, the width of each bamboo strip can vary slightly. Interestingly, this variation is said to require even greater skill to weave beautifully and evenly.The basket is woven using bamboo strips of varying widths—ranging from very fine to relatively wide— each contributing to the overall texture and rhythm of the piece.The rim is constructed with shinodake bamboo both as the core and wrapping material. As these baskets are handcrafted by elderly artisans, you may notice slight gaps in the wrapping in some pieces. We kindly ask for your understanding. That said, for regular use as an open-weave basket, there is no concern about fragility—please feel confident in using it.Shinodake bamboo from Miyagi has a distinct color and texture, different from bamboo crafts found in other regions of Japan.You may notice a yellow and silver-colored thread inside the bamboo-wrapped rim. According to the artisans in the region, this is an essential part of the production process and plays a key role in ensuring the basket’s long-term durability. It is not a defect and does not affect the function of the basket in any way. We kindly ask for your understanding and hope you will enjoy using it with confidence.The base of this basket is not reinforced with chikara-dake support strips. Since shinodake bamboo is relatively soft, pressing lightly with your palm may cause the bottom to flex inward slightly—this is part of the intended design.Occasionally, you may notice small splits in the bamboo strips. These do not affect the usability of the basket in any way, so please feel at ease when using it.Please note that all sizes of this basket vary significantly due to their handmade nature. Even within the same size category, such as “Medium,” the difference can be clearly noticeable at a glance. For example, if you order a Medium size, you may receive a piece with a diameter of around 23 cm, or another closer to 26 cm, depending on the timing. Height may also vary: in some cases, a Medium basket may be shallower than a Small, while in other cases, it may be deeper than a Large.As our stock is limited, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate specific requests such as “I’d like a larger one,” “Please make sure the baskets nest,” or “Please keep it within ○○ cm.” We kindly ask for your understanding in this regard. In return, we are pleased to offer these baskets at an accessible price. We hope you will enjoy them with a generous spirit.
Let us now introduce the three sizes, one by one.
This is the Small size.This size is perfect for washing mountain vegetables or shellfish, as well as for rinsing small produce like cherry tomatoes or petite greens. It also works well for draining boiled vegetables or serving fruit such as strawberries.Here, a full head of broccoli has been boiled and placed in the Small size basket.This is the Medium size.This size is great for rinsing leafy vegetables like lettuce or cabbage, whether torn or chopped. It also works well as a fruit basket—for holding items such as mandarin oranges.This photo shows one head of lettuce, torn into pieces and rinsed in the Medium size basket.On the left, one head of lettuce is shown in the Medium size basket. On the right, over 300 grams of large shijimi clams are placed in the Small size basket.This is the Large size.This is the Large size, and it is notably deep and spacious.Here, the same one head of lettuce shown earlier has been placed in the Large size basket. Even with the full amount, there is still plenty of room to spare.
Compared to other types of bamboo craft, baskets made from shinodake in Miyagi Prefecture use softer materials and finer strips of bamboo.
These baskets are not designed for carrying heavy loads, so please take extra care when using them to hold fruits or other items that become heavy when wet.
That said, they are perfect for everyday use—such as rinsing vegetables like lettuce or cabbage, cleaning shellfish like clams or shijimi, or gently washing fruits like strawberries and grapes.
This open-weave basket lets you fully enjoy the lightness and supple texture of shinodake bamboo. After use, we recommend hanging it to dry with an S-hook or similar method.
Some people use it as a fruit basket or as a tray for inverted cups, with the understanding that it is meant to stay in place rather than be carried around with items inside.
It’s well suited for daily use in the kitchen—for draining, rinsing, or other multipurpose needs. Please feel free to choose the size that best fits your lifestyle.
