A handmade bamboo basket from Iwate Prefecture.

Its unique shape, round when viewed from above and square when viewed from below, was once used as a sieve to separate charcoal from ash. Today, due to its convenient depth and easy-to-handle bamboo properties, it is a popular basket for storing vegetables and fruits, and as a dish basket.






Bamboo craftsmanship has been passed down for a long time as a winter handicraft. It is a simple yet elegant and practical household tool. Weaving with a consistent gap requires skill, and each item is handmade, so the details and finish vary slightly.

It is an item that conveys the warmth of handmade craftsmanship.






With its open weave and excellent breathability, it is recommended for storing vegetables, dishcloths, small items, or even as a decorative pot holder.

It's a versatile basket that can also be used for sewing tools, organizing boxes, and many other things. The aging process, where the color and luster increase with use, is another joy of owning it.




Sasa bamboo is known for its resistance to water and cold, excellent breathability, and slight depth.
It is flexible and durable, drains well, and can be easily wiped dry even after being washed thoroughly, making it convenient for everyday use around water.




With its depth, it can be used for storing vegetables and fruits, or as a dish basket. You can enjoy the unique aging process of bamboo.

Cedar steamer that plays an active role in steamed dishes

It is useful for various steamed dishes such as soup dumplings, meat buns, shumai, and steamed vegetables. Steaming vegetables in a steamer prevents them from becoming watery and keeps them delicious even when cold.






When reheating frozen rice in a steamer, it feels much more delicious and chewier than reheating it in a microwave oven.







A seiro is a steamer made of natural materials.
Place ingredients inside, close the lid, and place it over a pot of boiling water to heat the ingredients with steam.






A Chinese steamer set with a finely woven basket-like lid and a bent body. The bottom is made of slats.

The steam circulates well, and it can be stacked in two tiers, allowing you to cook a lot at once.






Cedar steamers have a woody scent and warmth, and dry quickly even after washing.







A two-tiered cedar steamer. It's convenient because you can use it as a single tier depending on what you're cooking.

Wooden steamers, which allow you to enjoy the aroma of natural materials, are highly popular items that look great even when served directly on the table.



Size

■ Diameter 18cm (Height 15cm)





■ Diameter 21cm (Height 15cm)









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Just as the cormorant fishing baskets used in Nagara River and Oze cormorant fishing are representative, traditional livelihoods have been passed down in Mino, and alongside them, tools such as bamboo baskets made locally are still used today.


[NPO Greenwood Work Association Bamboo Department]

The NPO "Greenwood Work Association Bamboo Department," which produced this bamboo basket, is engaged in "experience workshops," "bamboo forest maintenance," "research and study," "custom production," and "bamboo craft classes" with the aim of passing down and popularizing bamboo craft techniques.

The experience workshops range from 2-3 hour sessions to experience bamboo weaving, to full-fledged programs lasting 2-3 days that cover all steps from splitting green bamboo to making bamboo strips. They also offer on-site workshops.
In addition, they carry out activities such as bamboo forest maintenance to grow good bamboo material suitable for bamboo crafts, research and study of traditional bamboo craft products mainly in the Mino region, and custom production of bamboo baskets for traditional fishing and industries, such as cormorant fishing baskets.

While conveying the charm of bamboo crafts to many people, we will pass on the wisdom and skills of the Mino region to the next generation.




A bowl basket woven with "rokumetsudami" (hexagonal weave), one of the basic weaving techniques for bamboo crafts.
It is recommended for use as a draining basket after washing bowls and plates, or for storing food such as vegetables and fruits.




With its footed base, dishes dry easily. Excellent in both practicality and appearance.






A firmly woven bottom.










From splitting green bamboo to making bamboo strips, every step is carefully performed by artisans. A beautiful and highly functional item.




Initially, it's fresh green bamboo. One of the charms of bamboo crafts is how it transforms into a glossy amber color over 10 to 20 years of use.
Please enjoy this transformation and use it for a long time.








Natural materials such as earthenware pottery, lacquerware, and wooden cutlery should be put away after being thoroughly dried. You can comfortably put away wiped dishes by placing them face down in the basket for a while. The well-ventilated hexagonal weave is also gentle on the dishes.

*Due to being handmade with natural materials, there may be individual differences in weave and color.

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.