This is a long, narrow oval basket made from white bamboo.
White bamboo is made by boiling and sun-drying green Madake bamboo to remove its oils and color.
The entire basket is woven using the ajiro-ami technique.The weave flows gracefully across the basket, seemingly without a single flaw.The underside is just as breathtakingly beautiful.Bamboo can sometimes splinter, but the edges of each bamboo strip in this basket have been beveled, giving it a very smooth finish even on the underside.The rim is made from thick bamboo strips that are wider than those in the woven section. They are wrapped and secured with rattan.At both ends of this long, narrow oval, the bamboo is also skillfully bent into beautiful curves.
Even when the basket is simply propped up for display, its weave is captivating.
For example, you could use it to hold fruit. We think the colors of the fruit would stand out beautifully against the white bamboo.
It could also be used to store jewelry you wear often, such as necklaces and rings.
You could line it with bamboo leaves and place Japanese sweets or rice balls on top, or arrange boiled noodles in individual bundles. Using it as a serving dish at the table could be fun, too.
Its long, slim shape takes up little space, making it easy to use for keeping small items together on a counter or in an entryway.
You could also place it vertically and arrange flowers in it.
Please enjoy using it in the way you prefer.
Beyond Categories: A New Approach to Bamboo Craft
In the world of bamboo craft, items are often labeled— “practical goods,” “folk art,” “souvenirs,” or “traditional crafts”— defined by the maker or by how they are used.
But there is a couple who create bamboo work that goes beyond such categories, pursuing a broader, more open vision of what bamboo can be.
They began as self-taught artisans, later refining their skills at the Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center in Beppu. After graduating, they spent several years in workshops across Oita Prefecture, steadily honing their craft by fulfilling order after order.
Their work is not shaped by vague ideas or trendy concepts, but grounded in solid technique—developed through repetition and discipline.
Their baskets reflect careful consideration: the choice of bamboo suited to each piece, the balance of color and shape, and the usability that fits modern life.
What they create—each “bamboo thing,” in its own way—has a quiet joy. A lightness, free from pressure, that makes it feel both thoughtful and delightfully approachable.
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 is a long, narrow oval basket made from white bamboo.
White bamboo is made by boiling and sun-drying green Madake bamboo to remove its oils and color.
The entire basket is woven using the ajiro-ami technique.The weave flows gracefully across the basket, seemingly without a single flaw.The underside is just as breathtakingly beautiful.Bamboo can sometimes splinter, but the edges of each bamboo strip in this basket have been beveled, giving it a very smooth finish even on the underside.The rim is made from thick bamboo strips that are wider than those in the woven section. They are wrapped and secured with rattan.At both ends of this long, narrow oval, the bamboo is also skillfully bent into beautiful curves.
Even when the basket is simply propped up for display, its weave is captivating.
For example, you could use it to hold fruit. We think the colors of the fruit would stand out beautifully against the white bamboo.
It could also be used to store jewelry you wear often, such as necklaces and rings.
You could line it with bamboo leaves and place Japanese sweets or rice balls on top, or arrange boiled noodles in individual bundles. Using it as a serving dish at the table could be fun, too.
Its long, slim shape takes up little space, making it easy to use for keeping small items together on a counter or in an entryway.
You could also place it vertically and arrange flowers in it.
Please enjoy using it in the way you prefer.
Beyond Categories: A New Approach to Bamboo Craft
In the world of bamboo craft, items are often labeled— “practical goods,” “folk art,” “souvenirs,” or “traditional crafts”— defined by the maker or by how they are used.
But there is a couple who create bamboo work that goes beyond such categories, pursuing a broader, more open vision of what bamboo can be.
They began as self-taught artisans, later refining their skills at the Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center in Beppu. After graduating, they spent several years in workshops across Oita Prefecture, steadily honing their craft by fulfilling order after order.
Their work is not shaped by vague ideas or trendy concepts, but grounded in solid technique—developed through repetition and discipline.
Their baskets reflect careful consideration: the choice of bamboo suited to each piece, the balance of color and shape, and the usability that fits modern life.
What they create—each “bamboo thing,” in its own way—has a quiet joy. A lightness, free from pressure, that makes it feel both thoughtful and delightfully approachable.
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 is a long, narrow oval basket made from white bamboo.
White bamboo is made by boiling and sun-drying green Madake bamboo to remove its oils and color.
The entire basket is woven using the ajiro-ami technique.The weave flows gracefully across the basket, seemingly without a single flaw.The underside is just as breathtakingly beautiful.Bamboo can sometimes splinter, but the edges of each bamboo strip in this basket have been beveled, giving it a very smooth finish even on the underside.The rim is made from thick bamboo strips that are wider than those in the woven section. They are wrapped and secured with rattan.At both ends of this long, narrow oval, the bamboo is also skillfully bent into beautiful curves.
Even when the basket is simply propped up for display, its weave is captivating.
For example, you could use it to hold fruit. We think the colors of the fruit would stand out beautifully against the white bamboo.
It could also be used to store jewelry you wear often, such as necklaces and rings.
You could line it with bamboo leaves and place Japanese sweets or rice balls on top, or arrange boiled noodles in individual bundles. Using it as a serving dish at the table could be fun, too.
Its long, slim shape takes up little space, making it easy to use for keeping small items together on a counter or in an entryway.
You could also place it vertically and arrange flowers in it.
Please enjoy using it in the way you prefer.
Beyond Categories: A New Approach to Bamboo Craft
In the world of bamboo craft, items are often labeled— “practical goods,” “folk art,” “souvenirs,” or “traditional crafts”— defined by the maker or by how they are used.
But there is a couple who create bamboo work that goes beyond such categories, pursuing a broader, more open vision of what bamboo can be.
They began as self-taught artisans, later refining their skills at the Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center in Beppu. After graduating, they spent several years in workshops across Oita Prefecture, steadily honing their craft by fulfilling order after order.
Their work is not shaped by vague ideas or trendy concepts, but grounded in solid technique—developed through repetition and discipline.
Their baskets reflect careful consideration: the choice of bamboo suited to each piece, the balance of color and shape, and the usability that fits modern life.
What they create—each “bamboo thing,” in its own way—has a quiet joy. A lightness, free from pressure, that makes it feel both thoughtful and delightfully approachable.
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.
