{"product_id":"850413-1","title":"Large Handled Basket \/ Carbonized Bamboo \/ Oita-JPN 850413-1","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-56-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60108\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large handled basket made from carbonized bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-80.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60092\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome may be familiar with white bamboo,\u003cbr\u003ewhich is made by sun-drying or boiling freshly cut green Madake bamboo to draw out its natural oils and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbonized bamboo is made by placing this white bamboo in a high-pressure steamer\u003cbr\u003eand applying heat and pressure for about 15–20 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis process removes even more moisture and oil,\u003cbr\u003egiving the bamboo a deep amber tone richer than white bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this treatment was originally developed to prevent mold and insects—\u003cbr\u003ethe natural enemies of bamboo—carbonization gives even newly made pieces a somewhat vintage appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-78.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60093\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this page, we introduce a basket named “Large Handled Basket.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-82.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-82.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60094\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe entire basket is woven using a technique called “sukashi-ajiro-ami.”\u003cbr\u003eWhile regular ajiro-ami has a tight weave, this version is woven with gaps between the strips.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-81.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-81.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60095\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handle consists of three bamboo strips: a wide strip in the center and two strips alongside it, one on each side. It is fastened with bamboo nails and then bound with rattan, securing it firmly to the basket body.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-83.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-83.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60097\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eYou may occasionally notice marks that look like stains or spots on the surface of the bamboo. These occur naturally and are not considered defects. Please be aware of this.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-86.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60098\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handle is made from wide, thick bamboo bent to an angle of nearly 90 degrees. Its form conveys a sense of bamboo’s strength.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-85.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60099\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe three bamboo strips that form the handle are firmly bound together at the center with rattan. The rattan is smooth to the touch and feels comfortable in the hand.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-89.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-89.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60102\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the underside of the basket. The sukashi-ajiro-ami weave extends across the base as well.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-88.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60100\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe bamboo nodes are grouped near the center and at both ends of the base to help the basket sit steadily. As the height of the nodes varies from one piece of bamboo to another, the basket may wobble slightly, but it becomes steady when items are placed inside.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-87.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-87.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60101\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eDecorative rattan wrapping is applied to protect the four corners, which are prone to damage when bumped.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-34.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60103\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis shows how it looks when carried by an adult woman. We think this gives a good sense of just how large the basket is.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-35.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60104\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWith an outer width of about 57 cm (22.44″), it is a basket of a size not often seen today.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-53.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60107\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, you could use it to carry your everyday work tools.\u003cbr\u003eIf you work in landscaping, you could use it to carry your tools together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who often travel by car, it can also serve as a roomy shopping basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, it can also be used indoors as a spacious storage basket that doubles as part of the decor.\u003cbr\u003eYou could use it to keep tools together or store a treasured collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rectangular shape, it fits neatly in a corner of a room or against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-79.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60109\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basket also measures about 30 cm (11.81″) in outer depth, giving it generous proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richly toned carbonized bamboo contrasts with the white rattan.\u003cbr\u003eThe basket has a distinctive atmosphere unlike any other, and there is something imposing about its presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check the dimensions carefully before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20261018yoshida-55-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60110\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond Categories: A New Approach to Bamboo Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the world of bamboo craft, items are often labeled—\u003cbr\u003e“practical goods,” “folk art,” “souvenirs,” or “traditional crafts”—\u003cbr\u003edefined by the maker or by how they are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there is a couple who create bamboo work that goes beyond such categories,\u003cbr\u003epursuing a broader, more open vision of what bamboo can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey began as self-taught artisans,\u003cbr\u003elater refining their skills at the Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center in Beppu.\u003cbr\u003eAfter graduating, they spent several years in workshops across Oita Prefecture,\u003cbr\u003esteadily honing their craft by fulfilling order after order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir work is not shaped by vague ideas or trendy concepts,\u003cbr\u003ebut grounded in solid technique—developed through repetition and discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir baskets reflect careful consideration:\u003cbr\u003ethe choice of bamboo suited to each piece, the balance of color and shape,\u003cbr\u003eand the usability that fits modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat they create—each “bamboo thing,” in its own way—has a quiet joy.\u003cbr\u003eA lightness, free from pressure, that makes it feel both thoughtful and delightfully approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan.\u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.\u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.\u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67727179251861,"sku":"850413-1","price":181500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/ime20261018yoshida34.jpg?v=1792392115","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.jp\/products\/850413-1","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}