Bamboo teacup basket
¥14,000
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As exemplified by the cormorant cages used in the Nagara River and Oze cormorant fishing, traditional livelihoods have been passed down in the Mino region, and alongside them are tools such as bamboo baskets still made locally.
【NPO Green Woodwork Association Bamboo Division】
The NPO "Green Woodwork Association Bamboo Division," which produced this bamboo basket, conducts activities such as "experiential workshops," "bamboo forest maintenance," "research," "custom production," and "bamboo craft classes" with the aim of preserving and promoting bamboo craft techniques.
The experiential workshops range from 2-3 hour sessions for experiencing bamboo weaving to full-fledged programs that take 2-3 days to experience all steps from splitting green bamboo to making bamboo strips. They also offer on-site workshops.
They also conduct bamboo forest maintenance to cultivate good bamboo material suitable for bamboo crafts, research traditional bamboo craft products mainly in the Mino region, and custom produce bamboo baskets for traditional fishing and industries, such as cormorant cages.
While conveying the charm of bamboo crafts to many people, they pass on the wisdom and skills of the Mino region to the next generation. 
This teacup basket is woven using "mutsume-ami," one of the basic weaving patterns of bamboo crafts. It can be used as a draining basket after washing dishes, or simply placed on the table with tea utensils inside. 
The raised base allows dishes to dry easily. Excellent in both usability and appearance. 
Tightly woven bottom. 
Every step, from splitting green bamboo to making bamboo strips, is carefully performed by artisans. A beautiful and highly functional item. 
Initially, it's fresh green bamboo. The charm of bamboo crafts is how they transform into a glossy, amber color over 10 to 20 years of continuous use.
Please enjoy this transformation and cherish it for a long time.
It's also the perfect size as a temporary drying spot for earthenware. Not limited to teacups, it would also be lovely as a designated spot for your favorite mugs, sake bottles, or sake cups.
*As this is a handmade product made from natural materials, there may be individual differences in weaving patterns and colors.
| Product Details | |
| A teacup basket made from green bamboo. Use it as a draining basket after washing dishes, or place it on the table with tea utensils. This traditional bamboo craft combines beauty and functionality. |
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| Size | Approx. W30 x D15 x H8 cm (Inner: W27 x D12 x D5 cm) |
| Material | Bamboo |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Notes | ・When storing, place in a shady, well-ventilated area. Mold is more likely to occur if stored for a long time in an unventilated indoor space or in a poorly breathable bag. ・Wipe off moisture and dry thoroughly in a well-ventilated area. ・Since bamboo is a natural material, avoid soaking, microwave use, and dishwashers. |
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