This is a round bamboo colander tray made from madake bamboo.

Bamboo colanders have long been valued in kitchens for being lightweight and allowing water to drain quickly.

In the kitchen, they are used not only for washing rice and vegetables, but also for draining boiled vegetables or noodles.
At the dining table, they serve well for boiled beans, tempura, fried foods, or chilled somen and soba noodles.

Today, however, many colanders are made from alternative materials like plastic or stainless steel, or are imported and inexpensive. As a result, there are now only a handful of artisans making bamboo colanders in Japan, and domestically crafted bamboo colanders made with skill and care have become increasingly rare.

This round colander is made by an artisan trained in the techniques of “Kyushu-style round colander making,” where even the rim wrapping is done entirely with bamboo.

We offer this round colander in five sizes: Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large.

Available in five sizes:
– Extra Small (approx. 7.1″ / 18 cm diameter)
– Small (approx. 8.3″ / 21 cm)
– Medium (approx. 9.4″ / 24 cm)
– Large (approx. 10.6″ / 27 cm)
– Extra Large (approx. 11.8″ / 30 cm).

Each size refers to the basket’s diameter.

Although the sizes vary from Extra Small to Extra Large, each basket is equally sturdy and well-built.
One of the greatest charms of this basket is the refreshing simplicity of being made entirely from bamboo.

It all begins with the artisan’s careful selection of bamboo in their own grove
—work that extends to maintaining the grove itself so that strong, healthy bamboo can grow.
From felling the bamboo to selecting each piece with meticulous attention,
and combining the right tools with practiced skill, the result is a basket made entirely from bamboo.

A basket whose beauty will grow as the green bamboo ages gracefully over time.
We hope you will make it a part of your everyday life.

__Waku Inoue – Crafting Bamboo Colanders__

Born in 2002, Waku Inoue moved to Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture shortly after birth and grew up in a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Without attending school, he spent his days in the fields and mountains,
playing in nature and gradually developing an admiration for the world of handcrafts.

At the age of 14, he encountered bamboo craftsmanship and traveled around Kyushu to learn from various artisans,
eventually training for six months under a craftsperson in Oita.
He has since returned to Nagano,
where he cuts locally grown Madake bamboo and continues to create tools under the theme of “bamboo tools for daily life,”
making the most of the bamboo’s fresh green color.

While visiting and inheriting the skills and culture of bamboo colanders—once deeply rooted in daily life
—he also adapts them into forms suited to modern living.
He places great emphasis on bamboo grove maintenance, ensuring an environment where good bamboo can thrive.

Balancing work with the importance of play,
Waku spends his days working closely with bamboo, constantly refining his techniques and ideas in the pursuit of making better tools.

Please note:
This item ships from Japan.
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.