Japanese Straw

The essence of traditional Japanese straw tatamis are the inspiration for these dhurries made with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute.

The essence of traditional Japanese straw tatamis are the inspiration for these dhurries made with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute.

The essence of traditional Japanese straw tatamis are the inspiration for these dhurries made with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute.

The essence of traditional Japanese straw tatamis are the inspiration for these dhurries made with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute.

The essence of traditional Japanese straw tatamis are the inspiration for these dhurries made with 50% New Zealand wool and 50% jute.

Tanaka Ryohei is one of contemporary Japan's finest printmakers. But unlike most Japanese print artists, his medium is etching, rather than wood block. Occasionally, as in this print...

The first pair of antique Japanese straw sandals "Waraji" we have seen. Fine woven straw work with a dark smokey patination from great age, bound together and were likely hung in ...

ANTIQUE JAPANESE STRAW CUTTER A sculptural and decorative piece made from elm and steel.

This is an old Japanese straw basket. It appears to be from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

A rare large Meiji Period (1868-1912) comb used for threshing rice straw, with 21 hand forged iron tines mounted on hard wood.

Hand sewed rice straw art by Arko. This work has the feelings of contemporary Primitive art, tribal art, contemporary craft art. Created with the respect for wild nature. Arko is a f...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: Untitled This work has the feelings of contemporary tribal art, contemporary craft art, created with the respect for wild nature. Arko is a ...

Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. Title: untitled This work has the feelings of contemporary tribal art, contemporary Craft art, created with the respect for wild nature. Arko is a...

Hand-sewed straw art by Arko. This work has the feelings of contemporary primitive art, tribal art, contemporary craft art, created with the respect for wild nature. Arko is a finali...

Mid-19th century woven Japanese basket This is a beautiful example of how the right patina changes the feel of an Asian country basket. A handsome decorative piece.   

This is an original wall decoration made by combining antique Japanese tools. Old paper from the Edo to Meiji periods was used and pasted together randomly.

One has a carrying handle fashioned from braided straw. Measurements and price reflect the smallest bottle, pictured far right.

Hand sewed straw art by Arko. This work has the feelings of contemporary Primitive art, tribal art, contemporary craft art. created with the respect for wild nature.

A huge sliding door used in a very old warehouse made in Japan. It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s).

It is made of iron, cedar wood, straw, and paper. In Japan at that time, only a few wealthy people could play with this kind of toy.

The beads are strung together with a long straw rope, reaching an impressive total length of approximately 6,300 mm.

This is a large antique Japanese kura door, an architectural sliding door originally used for a traditional storehouse.

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This is an antique large takekomai (woven bamboo lath) door from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s).

Very old Japanese pottery pot. It is called Shigaraki ware.

Late 19th century Japanese woven basket with woven strap. Beautiful small hand-woven basket found in Kyoto Japan. Dimensions: 7.25 in. H x 5 in. W x 4 in. D; hanging on wall ...

This pottery is called “Tokonameyaki,” a traditional pottery that is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan. The outside is wrapped with straw and plastered over it.

The lid is made of a mixture of straw and Japanese paper. This jar was used to store tea leaves.

Hand sewed rice straw art by Arko. This work has the feelings of contemporary Primitive art, tribal art, contemporary craft art. Created with the respect for wild nature.

These dolls originate from Japan and are marked to the back 'foreign'. She's all original including her straw skirt and cream ribbon waist.

This is a very old straw basket (with lid) made in Japan. This item is from the Meiji - Taisho period (1860s-1920s).

Antique "Mino", also called "Bandori" Straw cape made of rice straws - From Tohoku area, Japan.

The first vintage handmade Japanese backpack we have seen. Finely crafted wood framed backpack carefully crafted from hardwood, organic rope, leather and straw shoulder straps, an...

This is an old container woven from straw. Over the years, it has turned black with soot. It is thought to have been used in a private home in the Tohoku region, but its exact purpo...

An old hat hand-woven bamboo and straw. We found this in Japan, but it's not clear where or when it was made.

An old hat hand-woven bamboo and straw. We found this in Japan, but it's not clear where or when it was made.

Hand-sewed rice straw art by Arko. This work has the feelings of contemporary Primitive art, tribal art, contemporary Craft art, created with the respect for wild nature. Arko is a ...

Washi is an account book of the Meiji period called "Daifukucho" and is dyed using the traditional Japanese dye "Persimmon Juice". A string woven with straw is used for the handle.

A string woven with straw is used for the handle. The randomly pasted Japanese paper has a three-dimensional and artistic expression.

This is a storage furniture used in the countryside of Japan. The main material is cedar, and it was used in the Tohoku region. It was probably made as storage furniture for grains a...

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This is an old architectural model made in Japan. The model will be a "KURA (warehouse)" which was built in Japan between 1800 and 1860.

Quite a simple and very rare type of ‘Mi’ (Winnowing basket as a traditional Japanese farm tool) locally called ‘Ibo’ (or ‘Sade mi’) in Aizu region of Northern part of Japan made of ...

These shoes were worn with the white cotton tabi split-toe socks, which is why the straw is so clean. American size 5.5, European 35.5, UK 3.

This is a very old Japanese sliding warehouse door. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

This is a very old black ladder made in Japan. The simple construction and condition suggest that it was used in the late Edo period (1800s-1860s).

A wonderful Japanese model of a traditional tea house, each room with latticework sliding doors, tatami mats and miniature decorations hanging on the walls, the whole with two remova...

A large sliding door used in an old Japanese warehouse. It was made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1900s).

Portions of this straw remain, hanging downward in accordance with gravity.

A string woven with straw is used for the handle. I would appreciate it if you could feel the beauty of wabisabi using old Japanese furniture.

The frame is made of walnut, and the straw-wrapped member in the center is made of cedar.

20th century Kidded Japanese Kimono basket. Two pieces Large basket is lid 22.5 in. W x 14.75 in. D x 9 in. H Smaller basket is bottom 21.5 in. W x 13.5 in. D x 9 in. H.

With my 20 years of experience, I am re-proposing Japanese antiques from a new perspective. This is a very old large ceramic vase made in Japan.

This is an old Japanese medicine chest, which is called "medicine tansu" in Japan.

This is an old basket made in Japan. The materials used are bamboo, mountain grape bark, and straw, giving it the warmth of natural materials.

Antique Japanese imperial doll Emperor aHinaningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, complete as in photos.

Vintage British Colonial style chest of drawers by Henry Link. This chest has three large drawers finished with a diamond pattern over raffia.

Stunning mid-century French Riviera chest of drawers and cabinet fully made in rattan and bamboo. This stylish organic dresser was made in Italy during the 1970s. In fabulous condit...

A dramatic art deco evening cape from the mid 1920s, France. Japanesque swallow tailed butterfly motifs in pale blue and silver lame broche. Knotted fringe of a darker blue silk and ...

Mid century Swedish birch baroque influenced chest of drawers circa 1950. Beautiful chest of drawers of smaller proportions and unusually made in birch.  Shaped top surface with 4 s...

Early 20th century hand-woven Thai fishing basket, reed, vintage decor Beautiful patina very good vintage condition for a basket which has been used and loved by human hands. Mad...

19th century Swedish flame birch chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality Swedish chest with flame birch veneered drawer fronts. Birch top with rounded and moulded edge. Fitted ...

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1860. Good quality Swedish commode, fitted with 3 near equally sized drawers that open on the key. Rectangular top with moulde...

Japanese Antique Sakiori Weaving Textile, Japan, circa 1900–1930s Description A beautiful antique Japanese Sakiori textile, dating from the late Meiji to early Showa period, circa ...

New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.

This is an old Japanese BORO textile, dating back to the Edo period (1800s–1860s). It is a rare cloth that has survived through a long span of time. The interplay of indigo and natur...

Pair of French Midcentury plaster sconces in the form of sea shells by legendary designer, Serge Roche. The sconces have a rare other -worldly sensibility and are reflective of Roche...

This is an antique cabinet from Japan. It is a piece of furniture with a refined and quiet presence, creating a calm atmosphere simply by being placed in a space. Its unadorned, simp...

This exceptional Japanese mizuya tansu dates to the Meiji period, circa 1860s to 1900s, and is crafted from solid cedar wood. It embodies the quiet refinement of traditional Japanese...

Antique Japanese tansu cabinet crafted in Japan during the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century). The sliding doors are made of keyaki (zelkova) wood, while the side panels...

This piece is believed to be a wooden storage chest known as a karabi-bitsu, made in Japan during the late Edo period (approximately the 18th–19th century). The karabi-bitsu is a tra...

This large Japanese Tansu cabinet is believed to have been crafted during the late Meiji to early Taisho period. Among traditional Japanese storage furniture, examples of this scale...

The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...

Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser, large four-drawer commode with an antique painted finish, with carved dental moldings, blind fret carings, with large long drawers, brass ring pull h...

Beautiful open shelved Tansu sourced in Japan

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan. Dating back to the Meiji per...