Journal – "Weaving Words"
Choosing Bamboo, Making Baskets — A Visit to th...
Ahead of the upcoming special exhibition “The One Table,” I visited Naoki and Noriko Yoshida of Yoshida Takemono in Oita. In Part 1, I introduce the bamboo they use for...
See You at OKUNO in Nara
Our Basketry Exhibition & Sale at OKUNO in Nara is almost here. In this journal, I share a photo guide from Kintetsu Nara Station to the venue, along with payment...
See You at OKUNO in Nara
A Journey to Wakayama in Search of Black Bamboo...
In the final part of my visit to Kanasaki Bamboo Materials in Wakayama, I look at how black bamboo branches, tips, and leaves are carefully put to use, from Nagaho...
A Journey to Wakayama in Search of Black Bamboo...
In this second part of my visit to Kanasaki Bamboo Materials in Wakayama, I follow the process of preparing black bamboo for shipment—from removing branches and cutting to length, to...
A Journey to Wakayama in Search of Black Bamboo...
In early summer 2026, I visited Kanasaki Bamboo Materials in Wakayama to learn more about black bamboo. From harvesting and caring for the groves to the way young green bamboo...
1basketry | Basketry Exhibition & Sale in Nara
This September, 1basketry will hold its first Basketry Exhibition & Sale in the Kansai region. Join us in Nara to explore handcrafted baskets, bamboo ware, and other traditional works from...