Straight Basket / Akebi Vine / Nagano-JPN 311234-1
Straight Basket / Akebi Vine / Nagano-JPN 311234-1
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- Size / Weight
- Approx. Ø 27 × H 39 cm / 1060g
(Approx. Ø 10.63″ × H 15.35″ / 37.39 oz)












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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.
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This basket is handwoven from wild akebi vine.
In Nagano Prefecture, some artisans use “peeled vines”, which have a pale gray tone.
However, this piece is made from unpeeled, naturally brown vines—just as they grow in the wild.
















It can also be used as a wastebasket, or to store rolled-up rugs or mats when not in use.
Even on its own, the basket adds a strong, natural presence to any room as a piece of interior decor.

The akebi vines retain their natural character, just as they grew wild in the mountains.
Their gentle gradation of color and earthy tones are endlessly calming—you’ll never tire of looking at them.
This basket is exceptionally sturdy and well-constructed.
With its solid, dependable presence, it’s the kind of piece that will stay by your side for decades to come.

<Akebi Vine Craft from Northern Nagano>
Since the early Edo period, the snowy winters of Nagano Prefecture have given rise to a tradition of winter handiwork,
where people crafted baskets, toys, and other everyday tools as a seasonal livelihood.
In the northern region of Nagano, akebi vine baskets are made in two distinct styles.
One uses brown vines with the bark left intact—similar to those seen in other regions like Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, and Niigata.
The other features peeled akebi vines: the vines are first soaked in hot spring water for about a week,
then fermented in river water for about a month before the bark is carefully removed,
resulting in soft gray vines. Traditionally, all baskets in this region were made using peeled akebi vines.
Though peeled akebi requires significant time and effort to prepare before weaving even begins,
the soft gray tone it produces gives the finished basket a unique beauty that can only be found in this region.
Both styles rely on carefully selected,
high-quality vines and are crafted using skilled weaving techniques to produce a wide variety of beautiful and functional forms.