This basket is woven from Krajood, a grass that grows naturally in the wetlands of Thailand.
It is light in weight, yet has a gentle firmness and a sense of stability.
The calm tones unique to natural materials allow it to blend effortlessly into any space, without being limited by where it is placed.
The basket is made by cutting the stems of Krajood grass, drying them in the sun, flattening them, and then weaving them together.The stems are mainly harvested from spring (around May) to summer (around August) in Thailand. On clear, sunny days, they are dried all at once under strong sunlight. Shown here are bundles of Krajood stems freshly cut from the water’s edge.A clay-rich mud is applied to the stems, and they are then sun-dried for about three to five days. They are left to dry for several days, until the color gradually changes to a greenish brown—similar to the bundle shown on the right in the photograph.Through sun-drying, the material is given flexibility and a slight moisture content, which helps prevent cracking caused by over-drying and increases its strength as a weaving material.
The makers vary by region. In some areas, a highly skilled weaver serves as a teacher, guiding others in the group as they work. In other places, baskets are woven by three generations of the same family.
In many villages, production is often carried out by small groups of about four to five people.
For most people, basket making is not their primary occupation. It is often done in between agricultural work such as rice farming, and many of the weavers today belong to the older generation.
Although the number of younger weavers remains small, the value of products made from natural materials is being rediscovered within Thailand. We are told that more young people are beginning to choose and use these baskets once again.
We have shared scenes from our visit to a Krajood village in Thailand in our Journal. We hope you will take a look.
On this page, we introduce the largest three sizes in our current Thailand Krajood grass lidded storage basket series, presented under the name “Wide Basket.”
The basket is made with a tightly woven structure.Flattened stems are interwoven in an alternating pattern to form a mat-like piece, which is then shaped into a basket. As a final step in the making process, the entire surface of the basket is coated with a starch-based adhesive. This is also considered an essential step in Krajood basket making, helping to create a durable basket.At times, you may find strips with slight discoloration like those shown here. We hope you will understand this as a natural characteristic of the material. As this basket is larger in size, longer Krajood stems are required. Since the material is harvested from naturally growing plants, such variations in color may occur. Please note that this is not considered a defect.A mat-like piece is shaped into a basket, and at the rim, the strips woven for the body are folded back and woven into the inside to hold them in place.This is the rim as seen from above. It is finished thinly, giving it a clean and refined appearance.The lid opens and closes smoothly.We will introduce each size in turn. This is the M size.It has not only sufficient width but also a generous depth. Even as the M size, it offers ample storage capacity. It is well suited for discreetly storing everyday items such as tissue boxes or toilet paper.This is the L size.It can also be used to store seasonal clothing such as off-season garments, scarves, or swimwear for the whole family. It is also well suited for organizing keepsakes such as photo albums.This is the XL size. It is currently the largest size in this Krajood lidded storage basket series.Well suited for storing large items such as bed sheets, blankets, or clothing. A reliable size that can hold a wide variety of items together.
The starch-based adhesive applied to the surface of Krajood baskets helps prevent deformation and increases their strength for everyday use. It is also part of the maker’s knowledge and care in creating durable baskets.
The adhesive is thoroughly dried, but in rare cases, those with sensitive skin may experience slight redness upon contact.
If you are concerned, it may be best to avoid direct contact with the skin, for example by wearing long sleeves when using the basket.
Even when stacked, these larger baskets have a charming presence.
Please note that the M and L sizes, as well as the L and XL sizes, may not always nest inside one another. In addition, due to variations in materials and production timing, there may be size differences of around 2–3 cm (approx. 1″). We recommend allowing some margin when selecting your size.
They hold their shape well and can be used either on the floor or on shelves, making them practical storage baskets for a variety of situations.
Please choose the size that suits you best.
About Krajood Craft in Thailand
Thailand lies in a tropical climate zone, where the year is broadly divided into a rainy season and a dry season.
It is sometimes said that the shape of Thailand resembles the face of an elephant. The Malay Peninsula forms what is often described as its “trunk.”
Southern Thailand, located along this peninsula, has a slightly different climate. Depending on the season, monsoon winds blow either from the southwest (from the Pacific side) or from the northeast (from the Indian Ocean side). As a result, this region experiences longer periods of rainfall compared to other parts of the country, with the dry season lasting only about two months.
Krajood is the name of a grass that grows in the wetlands of southern Thailand, where the climate is hot and humid. This is the term used by local people in Thai.
In Thailand, where rainfall is abundant, flooding can occur frequently. In some years, Krajood may be washed away or damaged by floods, leading to poor harvests. While demand for Krajood baskets continues to grow both within Thailand and abroad, securing sufficient materials for basket making has become a challenging issue for the makers.
The Krajood craft introduced here is mainly produced in provinces along the eastern side of the Malay Peninsula, facing the Gulf of Thailand—such as Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, and Narathiwat.
The Krajood baskets we carry are made by skilled artisans and have passed careful inspection by hand and eye, ensuring a high level of quality.
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.
This basket is woven from Krajood, a grass that grows naturally in the wetlands of Thailand.
It is light in weight, yet has a gentle firmness and a sense of stability.
The calm tones unique to natural materials allow it to blend effortlessly into any space, without being limited by where it is placed.
The basket is made by cutting the stems of Krajood grass, drying them in the sun, flattening them, and then weaving them together.The stems are mainly harvested from spring (around May) to summer (around August) in Thailand. On clear, sunny days, they are dried all at once under strong sunlight. Shown here are bundles of Krajood stems freshly cut from the water’s edge.A clay-rich mud is applied to the stems, and they are then sun-dried for about three to five days. They are left to dry for several days, until the color gradually changes to a greenish brown—similar to the bundle shown on the right in the photograph.Through sun-drying, the material is given flexibility and a slight moisture content, which helps prevent cracking caused by over-drying and increases its strength as a weaving material.
The makers vary by region. In some areas, a highly skilled weaver serves as a teacher, guiding others in the group as they work. In other places, baskets are woven by three generations of the same family.
In many villages, production is often carried out by small groups of about four to five people.
For most people, basket making is not their primary occupation. It is often done in between agricultural work such as rice farming, and many of the weavers today belong to the older generation.
Although the number of younger weavers remains small, the value of products made from natural materials is being rediscovered within Thailand. We are told that more young people are beginning to choose and use these baskets once again.
We have shared scenes from our visit to a Krajood village in Thailand in our Journal. We hope you will take a look.
On this page, we introduce the largest three sizes in our current Thailand Krajood grass lidded storage basket series, presented under the name “Wide Basket.”
The basket is made with a tightly woven structure.Flattened stems are interwoven in an alternating pattern to form a mat-like piece, which is then shaped into a basket. As a final step in the making process, the entire surface of the basket is coated with a starch-based adhesive. This is also considered an essential step in Krajood basket making, helping to create a durable basket.At times, you may find strips with slight discoloration like those shown here. We hope you will understand this as a natural characteristic of the material. As this basket is larger in size, longer Krajood stems are required. Since the material is harvested from naturally growing plants, such variations in color may occur. Please note that this is not considered a defect.A mat-like piece is shaped into a basket, and at the rim, the strips woven for the body are folded back and woven into the inside to hold them in place.This is the rim as seen from above. It is finished thinly, giving it a clean and refined appearance.The lid opens and closes smoothly.We will introduce each size in turn. This is the M size.It has not only sufficient width but also a generous depth. Even as the M size, it offers ample storage capacity. It is well suited for discreetly storing everyday items such as tissue boxes or toilet paper.This is the L size.It can also be used to store seasonal clothing such as off-season garments, scarves, or swimwear for the whole family. It is also well suited for organizing keepsakes such as photo albums.This is the XL size. It is currently the largest size in this Krajood lidded storage basket series.Well suited for storing large items such as bed sheets, blankets, or clothing. A reliable size that can hold a wide variety of items together.
The starch-based adhesive applied to the surface of Krajood baskets helps prevent deformation and increases their strength for everyday use. It is also part of the maker’s knowledge and care in creating durable baskets.
The adhesive is thoroughly dried, but in rare cases, those with sensitive skin may experience slight redness upon contact.
If you are concerned, it may be best to avoid direct contact with the skin, for example by wearing long sleeves when using the basket.
Even when stacked, these larger baskets have a charming presence.
Please note that the M and L sizes, as well as the L and XL sizes, may not always nest inside one another. In addition, due to variations in materials and production timing, there may be size differences of around 2–3 cm (approx. 1″). We recommend allowing some margin when selecting your size.
They hold their shape well and can be used either on the floor or on shelves, making them practical storage baskets for a variety of situations.
Please choose the size that suits you best.
About Krajood Craft in Thailand
Thailand lies in a tropical climate zone, where the year is broadly divided into a rainy season and a dry season.
It is sometimes said that the shape of Thailand resembles the face of an elephant. The Malay Peninsula forms what is often described as its “trunk.”
Southern Thailand, located along this peninsula, has a slightly different climate. Depending on the season, monsoon winds blow either from the southwest (from the Pacific side) or from the northeast (from the Indian Ocean side). As a result, this region experiences longer periods of rainfall compared to other parts of the country, with the dry season lasting only about two months.
Krajood is the name of a grass that grows in the wetlands of southern Thailand, where the climate is hot and humid. This is the term used by local people in Thai.
In Thailand, where rainfall is abundant, flooding can occur frequently. In some years, Krajood may be washed away or damaged by floods, leading to poor harvests. While demand for Krajood baskets continues to grow both within Thailand and abroad, securing sufficient materials for basket making has become a challenging issue for the makers.
The Krajood craft introduced here is mainly produced in provinces along the eastern side of the Malay Peninsula, facing the Gulf of Thailand—such as Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, and Narathiwat.
The Krajood baskets we carry are made by skilled artisans and have passed careful inspection by hand and eye, ensuring a high level of quality.
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.
This basket is woven from Krajood, a grass that grows naturally in the wetlands of Thailand.
It is light in weight, yet has a gentle firmness and a sense of stability.
The calm tones unique to natural materials allow it to blend effortlessly into any space, without being limited by where it is placed.
The basket is made by cutting the stems of Krajood grass, drying them in the sun, flattening them, and then weaving them together.The stems are mainly harvested from spring (around May) to summer (around August) in Thailand. On clear, sunny days, they are dried all at once under strong sunlight. Shown here are bundles of Krajood stems freshly cut from the water’s edge.A clay-rich mud is applied to the stems, and they are then sun-dried for about three to five days. They are left to dry for several days, until the color gradually changes to a greenish brown—similar to the bundle shown on the right in the photograph.Through sun-drying, the material is given flexibility and a slight moisture content, which helps prevent cracking caused by over-drying and increases its strength as a weaving material.
The makers vary by region. In some areas, a highly skilled weaver serves as a teacher, guiding others in the group as they work. In other places, baskets are woven by three generations of the same family.
In many villages, production is often carried out by small groups of about four to five people.
For most people, basket making is not their primary occupation. It is often done in between agricultural work such as rice farming, and many of the weavers today belong to the older generation.
Although the number of younger weavers remains small, the value of products made from natural materials is being rediscovered within Thailand. We are told that more young people are beginning to choose and use these baskets once again.
We have shared scenes from our visit to a Krajood village in Thailand in our Journal. We hope you will take a look.
On this page, we introduce the largest three sizes in our current Thailand Krajood grass lidded storage basket series, presented under the name “Wide Basket.”
The basket is made with a tightly woven structure.Flattened stems are interwoven in an alternating pattern to form a mat-like piece, which is then shaped into a basket. As a final step in the making process, the entire surface of the basket is coated with a starch-based adhesive. This is also considered an essential step in Krajood basket making, helping to create a durable basket.At times, you may find strips with slight discoloration like those shown here. We hope you will understand this as a natural characteristic of the material. As this basket is larger in size, longer Krajood stems are required. Since the material is harvested from naturally growing plants, such variations in color may occur. Please note that this is not considered a defect.A mat-like piece is shaped into a basket, and at the rim, the strips woven for the body are folded back and woven into the inside to hold them in place.This is the rim as seen from above. It is finished thinly, giving it a clean and refined appearance.The lid opens and closes smoothly.We will introduce each size in turn. This is the M size.It has not only sufficient width but also a generous depth. Even as the M size, it offers ample storage capacity. It is well suited for discreetly storing everyday items such as tissue boxes or toilet paper.This is the L size.It can also be used to store seasonal clothing such as off-season garments, scarves, or swimwear for the whole family. It is also well suited for organizing keepsakes such as photo albums.This is the XL size. It is currently the largest size in this Krajood lidded storage basket series.Well suited for storing large items such as bed sheets, blankets, or clothing. A reliable size that can hold a wide variety of items together.
The starch-based adhesive applied to the surface of Krajood baskets helps prevent deformation and increases their strength for everyday use. It is also part of the maker’s knowledge and care in creating durable baskets.
The adhesive is thoroughly dried, but in rare cases, those with sensitive skin may experience slight redness upon contact.
If you are concerned, it may be best to avoid direct contact with the skin, for example by wearing long sleeves when using the basket.
Even when stacked, these larger baskets have a charming presence.
Please note that the M and L sizes, as well as the L and XL sizes, may not always nest inside one another. In addition, due to variations in materials and production timing, there may be size differences of around 2–3 cm (approx. 1″). We recommend allowing some margin when selecting your size.
They hold their shape well and can be used either on the floor or on shelves, making them practical storage baskets for a variety of situations.
Please choose the size that suits you best.
About Krajood Craft in Thailand
Thailand lies in a tropical climate zone, where the year is broadly divided into a rainy season and a dry season.
It is sometimes said that the shape of Thailand resembles the face of an elephant. The Malay Peninsula forms what is often described as its “trunk.”
Southern Thailand, located along this peninsula, has a slightly different climate. Depending on the season, monsoon winds blow either from the southwest (from the Pacific side) or from the northeast (from the Indian Ocean side). As a result, this region experiences longer periods of rainfall compared to other parts of the country, with the dry season lasting only about two months.
Krajood is the name of a grass that grows in the wetlands of southern Thailand, where the climate is hot and humid. This is the term used by local people in Thai.
In Thailand, where rainfall is abundant, flooding can occur frequently. In some years, Krajood may be washed away or damaged by floods, leading to poor harvests. While demand for Krajood baskets continues to grow both within Thailand and abroad, securing sufficient materials for basket making has become a challenging issue for the makers.
The Krajood craft introduced here is mainly produced in provinces along the eastern side of the Malay Peninsula, facing the Gulf of Thailand—such as Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, and Narathiwat.
The Krajood baskets we carry are made by skilled artisans and have passed careful inspection by hand and eye, ensuring a high level of quality.
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.
