Vintage Japanese Lidded Bamboo Market Basket Japanese work wear including seasonal bean cakes

including seasonal bean cakes

licensed from the Kawanabe Kyosai Memorial Museum of Art

Shoulders 17

Will fade gently with time

These small table mats are dyed with iron rust and persimmon tannins

Vintage Japanese Lidded Bamboo Market Basket Japanese work wear including seasonal bean cakesBeautifully handwoven from split bamboo in an intricate herringbone pattern, this vintage Japanese basket features a fitted removable lid, sturdy braided handles, and a reinforced wooden base. The warm honey and deep brown patina reflect decades of careful use, highlighting the craftsmanship and natural beauty of the bamboo. Originally made as an everyday carrying basket, it is ideal today for storing mail, stationery, sewing supplies, or other small