These are oval baskets woven from Akebi vines in brown color.
This type of basket is available in five sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.

These oval baskets are woven freehand without using a wooden form, there will be a large fluctuation in size.
We would appreciate your understanding in advance.

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.

The small size is useful for keeping stationery, creams, and other small items together.
The medium size can be used to hold fruits, root vegetables, or as a stock basket for groceries.

Just by placing it in a room, it becomes an interior decoration with a great presence.
It is a well-built, sturdy, and stable basket that will surely stay by your side 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.