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Japanese Antique Bamboo Basket 1900s-1940s / Wabisabi

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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. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s) and was used to collect vegetables, fruits, medicinal herbs, and wild plants in the fields and mountains. It was one of the tools that supported daily life in rural areas of Japan. All woven by hand by craftsmen, they are large, coarse, and somewhat wild. Hand-knitted baskets with such a sense of scale and presence are rarely seen today. The form, which stands out more for its strength than for its delicacy, is a crystallization of human wisdom and skill. Because these baskets have been used in daily life, they are both lean and sturdy. The basket appears to have been stored near a hearth for many years, and its entire surface is covered with soot, giving it a deep blackish-brown color. The sooty tint further enhances the beauty of the passage of time. It is a gem that embodies the spirit of “wabi-sabi” - powerful beauty in the midst of decay. As a decoration, it will give a quiet presence to your space. Weight: 3.5 kg _____________________________________ Our Philosophy Objects always tell the truth. All I can do is just to face with them sincerely and give them deep affection as much as I can. There is no boundary of nationalities and of eras in beauty. But I think now is the time we choose 'Japanese style' and it will be the best way to remind us of what we are losing today and to question us about an essence of beauty again. I hope that you can touch the memories which the objects here have, feel and think of something invisible but exists undoubtedly.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s-1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chōsei District Nagara, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10403245037642

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