According to records, bamboo products from Sado Island in Niigata have been shipped outside the island for more than 200 years.
Because high-quality bamboo suitable for craftwork grows there, bamboo making has long been active on the island.

It is said that many bamboo products were also loaded on the Kitamae-bune, the merchant ships that sailed along the Sea of Japan route connecting Osaka and Hokkaido.
Since thick bamboo does not grow in Hokkaido, bamboo sieves and baskets from Sado, where the Kitamae-bune called, were widely distributed there.

The bamboo products made on Sado Island are characterized by their plain, simple, and durable style.
Among them, this flat rectangular basket is called a “Kaku Bon-zaru.”

Though simple, it is sturdily made, and can be called the standard among flat baskets.
This rectangular kaku bon-zaru is also often used like a plate.

It is recommended as a plate for warm toast as well.
Unlike ceramics, steam escapes through the weave, preventing the bottom from getting soggy.

Some people also choose it for its unusual rectangular shape and for how easy it is to store.

It goes well with all kinds of noodles—soba, somen, udon, or Chinese noodles.
It also suits bread and sweets, and its simple construction lets the food stand out.

Because it is nearly flat with little depth, it is also often used as a drying basket.
Fishmongers sometimes choose this shape for drying fish.

The rectangular shape suits fish better than round ones.
It seems especially useful for preparing smaller horse mackerel or slices of mackerel.

(After handling raw fish or meat, we recommend disinfecting with boiling water after use.)

It is also good to lay kitchen paper or Japanese paper and serve fried foods like karaage or tempura.
If oil gets on it, after use apply a little mild detergent, scrub with a brush,
rinse well with water, and dry thoroughly.

The classic rectangular kaku bon-zaru—
please check the sizes carefully and choose the one that suits you best.

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