This is a round basket made of Itaya maple.
This page introduces three sizes: 21cm (8.27″), 24cm (9.45″), and 30cm (11.81″) in diameter.

The light, smooth Itaya maple basket will not damage anything you put inside it.
The sturdy rims are also good for storing handkerchiefs and hand towels,
as well as heavier vegetables such as potatoes and onions, and fruits such as bananas and citrus fruits.

The texture of the wood is also somewhat reminiscent of Scandinavian Basket weaving.
Akita Prefecture is also a cold region in Japan, and bamboo does not grow there.
In colder regions, baskets made by splitting logs like this can be seen more often.

The light, fresh colors will match the atmosphere of any room.

Just put all your small items together in this versatile basket to keep them neat and tidy.

We think it will be a pleasure to see the color slowly deepen over time.

Please check the basket dimensions carefully and select the size you prefer.

<Itaya maple work from Akita Pref.>

For about 200 years,
farmers in the areas of Akita City, Daisen City, and Senboku City in central Akita Prefecture
have been making crafts using Itaya maple as a side job during the off-season.

In Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, there were nearly 40 households engaged in Itaya maple work at its peak.
In those days, most of the households produced “winnowoing basket” for use by farmers.

The material should be harvested before the fall snowfall,
and all but the necessary amount should be stored in the snow to preserve its unique white color.

The logs are first roughly split into eight pieces.
Machines are used in the process, but the majority of strips are done by hand.
The material is then taped into thin strips, down to a thickness of about 1 mm.

There are almost no more people who go into the mountains and cut down trees.
As a result, Itaya maple basket weaving has become very precious.