At Ichikawa Basketry Store (1basketry), we offer handwoven craft from across Japan and around the world. Our collection includes baskets, bamboo colanders, and winnowing baskets made from natural materials, as well as everyday tools such as cooking utensils, cutlery, brooms, and tawashi brushes.

Natural materials require many years to grow before they can be used. From observing the plants in their raw form, harvesting and selecting them, to preparing the fibers and weaving—each piece passes through many careful steps before it becomes a finished work.

Artisans spend a great deal of time engaging with these materials, working slowly and attentively as they shape each item. Because of this, no two pieces are the same; each has its own expression and carries a quiet depth that comes only from handwork.

This is true of the household items, tools, and crafted objects we carry. The makers come from diverse regions and backgrounds, both within Japan and overseas. Their works hold a simplicity, honesty, and at times a striking beauty. Many pieces feel charming or even playful—qualities that make them truly irreplaceable.

We hope to share these works—entrusted to us by their makers—with people across generations and countries. We also aim to present a wide selection of items, from traditional pieces rooted in local customs to original works created by individual artisans.

Our shop is located in Minami-Senju, Arakawa, Tokyo. It is a small space, yet filled with works from many regions. As the seasons change, the works that arrive also change. Please feel free to enjoy the shifting expressions of our shelves, and to ask us about the materials and stories behind each piece.

We also operate an online store. There, we try to introduce each work as carefully as we do in person at our physical shop. Please take a look when you have time. With proper care, these natural-material pieces can be used for many years. We hope you enjoy the gentle changes that come with time, and that our selection adds a small touch of warmth to your everyday life.

Ichikawa Basketry Store (1basketry / 市川籠店)