Bread basket / Akebi vine / Nagano-JPN 311211-1
Bread basket / Akebi vine / Nagano-JPN 311211-1
- Size / Weight
- approx.W40xD29xH18cm-with handle H29cm/1010g (W15.75"xD11.42"xH7.09"-with handle H11.42"/35.67oz)
A truly beautiful work! It was a splurge for me, but I'm glad I purchased it. It gives me so much pleasure every time I like at it, and to think that, if I care for it in the right way, it will only get better with age is humbling and touching. I visited their amazing store in Tokyo back in January, where I appreciated the kind and knowledgeable staff taking the time to answer every question I had. This type of large item, however, is hard to carry home on an airplane, so I'm grateful to the 1basketry webstore for collecting and curating such amazing products and making them available. Happening upon an item like this bread basket is like gaining a lifelong friend!
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Note
The sizes shown above are the middle of the total quantity of items we receive, and are only a rough estimate.
Also, external dimensions are provided.
Some of them may be 2-3 cm (1inch) larger or smaller than the sizes indicated because they are handmade using natural materials.
If you have a specific place in mind where you would like to store the item, please order it with enough space to spare.
Also, the shape, texture, and color of each item will vary.
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Caution
Please be careful not to damage your body or clothing with sprinters.
For all materials, please store in a well-ventilated place and avoid storing in cupboards, etc. as much as possible.
When storing, it is best to avoid direct sunlight and to place them in an elevated place where moisture does not accumulate.
If the product gets wet from rain or water, wipe it off with a dry cloth and dry it well in the shade or indoors in a well-ventilated location.
Regular brushing with a scrubber or brush is recommended to prevent dust accumulation.
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Shipping
We deliver products worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated according to your location and what you order.
We will ship with care and attention.You can see shipping policy here
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How to care
These products are made from all-natural materials and if taken good care of they will last for dozens of years. Products made of natural materials also change beautifully over time.
Check "How to care" page here
This is a basket with handles woven from Akebi vines.
Akebi vines have retained their original texture as they grew wild in the mountains.
The natural gradation of colors and soothing hues will never get old no matter how much you look at them.
They make us feel calm and relaxed.
Ideal as a going-out or shopping basket, or even just left in a room,
it makes a stunning interior design with a sense of presence.
It is a stable basket that will surely stay with you for decades to come.
–Akebi vine work in northern Nagano Prefecture–
More than 300 years ago, people in Nagano Pref. have made baskets, toys, and other daily utensils.
There are 2 types of Akebi vine work produced in northern Nagano Pref.
The one is “Brown Akebi vine”, just as they are in nature.
The other is “Gray Akebi vine”,
which is soaked in hot spring water for about a week,
then soaked in a river for about a month to ferment, the outer skin is then peeled off.
For both types of vines, only high-quality materials are carefully selected,
and they continue to produce baskets in a variety of shapes using advanced weaving techniques.