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Japanese Antique Huge Woven Bamboo Lath Door 1860s-1900s / Abstract Art Wabisabi

$4,000
£3,071.62
€3,523.63
CA$5,620.47
A$6,294.57
CHF 3,284.40
MX$76,885.48
NOK 41,787.18
SEK 39,389.42
DKK 26,296.40

About the Item

This is an antique large takekomai (woven bamboo lath) door from Japan, crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). It is made from chestnut wood, bamboo, and straw. Once covered with plaster and clay, it originally functioned as a sliding door. Over time, the outer layers have completely worn away, leaving the underlying bamboo lath exposed. The revealed structure possesses a natural, accidental beauty, evoking the aesthetic of abstract art. Takekomai is a traditional Japanese construction technique used as a base layer before applying earthen or plaster walls. Thin strips of bamboo are finely split, woven, and firmly tied together with straw rope to improve the adhesion and durability of the plaster. This door encapsulates the wisdom and craftsmanship of past generations. The orderly yet unrefined beauty created by each strip of bamboo, along with the deepened tones developed over decades, gives it an air of dignity that cannot be reproduced in new works. With its outer covering gone, the underlying construction and the artisan’s handwork are revealed in their raw form. The simple textures of bamboo, straw, and the wooden frame create subtle shadows that change with the light, imparting a quiet and serene presence to any space. The piece embodies the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi, a philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection and the natural passage of time. Weighing approximately 20 kg, it is relatively light for its size, making it suitable for wall display. When hung like an art panel, it allows you to appreciate both the traditional Japanese atmosphere and its abstract sculptural beauty. Weight: 20 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.
  • Similar to:
    Axel Vervoordt (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 72.84 in (185 cm)Width: 52.17 in (132.5 cm)Depth: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860s-1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chōsei District Nagara, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10403246108012

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