Bamboo
1. "Functional Beauty" Suited for Japan's Hot and Humid Climate
Japanese bamboo grows in an environment with extreme seasonal temperature differences, making its fibers dense and elastic.
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Antibacterial & Freshness Retention: Bamboo has natural antibacterial properties. Japanese bamboo baskets and lunchboxes have been cherished for a long time due to their practical benefits: food is less likely to spoil, and they allow appropriate moisture circulation, preventing stuffiness.
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Flexibility and Strength: While being very sturdy, it possesses the property of bending flexibly (elasticity). This makes it a robust tool that is resistant to breaking even after prolonged use.
2. Artisan's Delicate "Processing Techniques"
Japanese bamboo craftsmanship is exceptionally intricate, even by global standards.
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Precision in "Higo Making": The technique of splitting bamboo into "higo" (thin strips) as fine as a millimeter or less is a skill unique to seasoned artisans. By weaving these delicate higo, crafts with a smooth texture and beautiful appearance are created.
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Pursuit of Comfort: For items that touch the skin, such as chopsticks, the edges are carefully rounded, and the feel in the mouth and ease of holding are thoroughly calculated.
3. Enjoying the Aging Process (Patina)
Japanese bamboo products offer the "joy of nurturing."
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Color Change: Initially, they have a fresh green (green bamboo) or whitish color, but with use, they transform into a deep amber or reddish-brown.
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Texture: As they come into contact with skin oils and air, a unique luster develops. Using them for 10 or 20 years imbues them with the character of a unique antique.
4. Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Material
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Rapid Growth: Bamboo is a "natural renewable resource." While wood takes decades to mature, bamboo reaches maturity in just 3 to 5 years. Systematically harvesting and utilizing it also contributes to preserving Japan's satoyama (traditional rural landscapes) and preventing neglected bamboo forests.
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This is a square bamboo tray made from high-quality madake bamboo from Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture. The trays made on Sado Island are characterized by their "gozame-ami" (mat-weave) style, which features a meticulous, finely woven, and beautiful pattern.
They can be stacked for storage, making them very convenient and space-saving!
It would be handy to have them in different sizes.
Furthermore, the rim is made durable by using a wire core and winding rattan around it multiple times, shifting the position, and then winding it again from the opposite direction. This creates a rounded, sturdy rim that is gentle on the hands.
This is the back side.
| This is a square bamboo tray made from high-quality madake bamboo from Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture. The trays made on Sado Island are characterized by their "gozame-ami" (mat-weave) style, which features a meticulous, finely woven, and beautiful pattern. |
| Size |
| Approx. 33cm x 24cm, Approx. 200g |
| Material |
| Bamboo |
| Production Area |
| Made in Japan / Niigata Prefecture |
| Notes |
| *As this is a natural product, the color, shape, and size may vary slightly depending on the production lot. Due to the nature of the material, there may be cracks, splinters, or thorns. Please note that these are not defects. *This product is "ordered after your purchase." Please be aware that it may take 3-7 days for shipping. Kitchen Tools / Japanese Baskets / Matsunoya |
This is a round bamboo basket made from high-quality bamboo from Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture.
The bamboo baskets made on Sado Island are called "gozame-ami" (mat-weave) and are characterized by their meticulous, fine, and beautiful weave.
It's not just for kitchen tasks; it's also a beautiful Japanese basket for holding fruits or other items.
Approximately 30cm (diameter) x 4cm (height), approximately 200g
It's very convenient because it can be stacked for storage, saving space! Having different sizes would be very useful.
Additionally, the rim is made by wrapping rattan repeatedly around a wire core, shifting its position, and then wrapping it again from the opposite direction. This makes it strong and results in a rounded, sturdy rim that is comfortable to hold.
This is the back.
| This is a round bamboo basket made from high-quality bamboo from Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture. The bamboo baskets made on Sado Island are called "gozame-ami" (mat-weave) and are characterized by their meticulous, fine, and beautiful weave. |
| Size |
| Approximately 30cm (diameter) x 4cm (height), approximately 200g |
| Material |
| Bamboo |
| Place of Origin |
| Made in Japan |
| Notes |
| *Due to the natural materials, the color, shape, size, etc., may vary slightly depending on the time of arrival. Due to the nature of the material, there may be cracks, splinters, or thorns. Please note that these are not considered defects. *This product is "ordered after your order is placed." Please allow 3-7 days for shipping. Thank you for your understanding. Kitchen Tools／Japanese Baskets／Matsunoya |
This round bamboo basket is made from high-quality bamboo from Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture.
The bamboo baskets made on Sado Island are characterized by their beautiful, fine, and meticulous "gozame-ami" (tatami mat weave) pattern.
It's not just for kitchen tasks; it also makes a beautiful Japanese basket for holding fruits and more.
Approx. Diameter 21cm x Height 2.5cm
It can be stacked for storage, making it incredibly convenient and space-saving! It would be very useful to have a set in different sizes.
Furthermore, the rim is made by wrapping rattan around a wire core multiple times, shifting the position, and then wrapping it again from the opposite direction to make it sturdy. This results in a rounded, firm rim that is comfortable to hold.
This is the back side.
| This is a round bamboo colander made from high-quality bamboo from Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture. The bamboo colanders made on Sado Island are called "gozame-ami" and feature a beautiful, delicate, and fine weave. |
| Size |
| Approx. 21cm diameter x 2.5cm height |
| Material |
| Bamboo |
| Place of Origin |
| Made in Japan |
| Remarks |
| *As this is a natural material, the color, shape distortion, and size may vary slightly depending on the arrival period. Due to the nature of the material, there may be cracks, splinters, or thorns. Please note that these are not defects. *This product is "ordered after your order has been placed." Please be aware that it may take 3-7 days for shipping, and place your order accordingly. Kitchen Tools／Japanese Baskets ／Matsunoya |
This is a rectangular bamboo sieve made from high-quality madake bamboo from Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture.
Basin sieves made on Sado Island are characterized by their delicate, fine, and beautiful weave, known as goza-me ami.
They can be stacked for storage,
making them very convenient and not bulky! Having different sizes would be useful.
They are not only useful for kitchen tasks but also make beautiful Japanese baskets for holding fruit.
Being flat, they are perfect for tempura or onigiri.
Furthermore, the rim is made by repeatedly wrapping rattan around a wire core, shifting its position, and then wrapping it again from the opposite direction to make it sturdy. This results in a firm, rounded rim that is comfortable to handle.
Stacked 1.2 shaku and 1.3 shaku sieves.
This is the back.
| This is a rectangular bamboo sieve made from high-quality madake bamboo from Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture. Basin sieves made on Sado Island are characterized by their delicate, fine, and beautiful weave, known as goza-me ami. |
| Size |
| Approx. 40cm x 28cm, approx. 260g |
| Material |
| Bamboo |
| Origin |
| Made in Japan |
| Notes |
| *Due to the natural materials, there may be slight differences in color, shape distortion, and size depending on the arrival time. Due to the nature of the material, there may be cracks, splinters, or thorns. Please note that these are not defects. *This product is "ordered after receiving your order". Please note that it may take 3-7 days for shipping. Kitchen Tools／Japanese Baskets ／Matsunoya |
Matsunoya Madake (True Bamboo) Square Tray Colander, 12 sun
This is a square tray colander made from high-quality madake (true bamboo) from Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture.
The tray colanders made on Sado Island are known as "gozame-ami" (mat-weave),
and are characterized by their meticulous, fine, and beautiful weave.
They can be stacked for storage,
making them very convenient and space-saving!
They will surely come in handy if you have them in different sizes.
In addition to kitchen tasks,
they are also lovely to use as beautiful Japanese baskets for holding fruits or other items.
Furthermore, the rim is reinforced with wire as a core, wrapped multiple times with rattan at different positions,
and then wrapped again from the opposite direction to make it durable.
It results in a sturdy, rounded rim
that is gentle on the hands.
Stacking the 12 sun and 13 sun sizes.
This is the back side.
| This is a square tray colander made from high-quality madake (true bamboo) from Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture. The tray colanders made on Sado Island are known as "gozame-ami" (mat-weave), and are characterized by their meticulous, fine, and beautiful weave. |
| Size |
| Approx. 37cm x 26cm, approx. 220g |
| Material |
| Bamboo |
| Place of Origin |
| Made in Japan |
| Notes |
| *As this is a natural material, there may be slight differences in color, shape distortion, and size depending on the arrival time. Due to the nature of the material, there may be cracks, splinters, or thorns. Please note that these are not defects. *This item is "ordered by取り寄せ" (ordered upon request) after you place your order. Please allow 3-7 days for shipping. Thank you for your understanding. Kitchen Tools／Japanese Baskets ／Matsunoya |
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. |
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.
| Product Details | |
| A bowl basket made from green bamboo. It can be used as a draining basket after washing bowls and plates, or for storing food such as vegetables and fruits. It is a traditional bamboo craft that combines beauty and functionality. |
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| Size | Approx. Diameter 30 x Height 14 cm (Inner: Diameter 24 cm x Depth 10 cm) |
| Material | Bamboo |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Notes | ・When storing, place it in a shaded, well-ventilated area. If kept for a long time in a place with no air circulation, such as indoors, or in a poorly ventilated bag, mold is likely to occur. ・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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