Accessory basket (Square) / Gray Akebi vines / Nagano-JPN 311242-1
Accessory basket (Square) / Gray Akebi vines / Nagano-JPN 311242-1
- Size / Weight
- approx.W19xD19xH7cm-with handle H20cm/130g(W7.48"xD7.48"xH2.76"-with handle H7.87"/4.59oz)
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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 of Gray Akebi vine, the outer skin of which is peeled using hot spring or river water.
It looks good in the kitchen with fruits, sweets, and bread,
or in the living room or bathroom with small items.
This material, which looks whitish in bright light,
shows various expressions depending on the weather and lighting conditions,
and can be said to have a profound color.
As it ages, the color slowly changes from gray to sepia.
This is a small, square, neat, and pretty accessory basket.
–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.