Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Tea Ceremony Flower Antique Small Vase Vintage

Description

This elegant Japanese bamboo basket (“hanakago”) for flower arrangement or Ikebana is made in the traditional bamboo craft style of … more This elegant Japanese bamboo basket (“hanakago”) for flower arrangement or Ikebana is made in the traditional bamboo craft style of "Suruga Take Sensuji-Zaiku". Purchase includes a bamboo ‘Otoshi’ or bamboo insert for holding water.
This basket is made of young bamboo of about three years old (ridges far apart). The artist first split the bamboo to get thin, 1/32 in width, pliable strips of the original bamboo.

Twelve strands of these fine and smooth bamboo form the round base that creates a six pointed star shaped base. While creating the round base the artisan added three additional wide bamboo strands. These wide bamboo strengthen the base and later used as the artist's signature tab. A simple, elegant and contemporary look is achieved by using the same weave pattern from the base to the opening in a beautiful symmetrical shape. Midway, at the 'waist' the weaving becomes tighter and the artist cinches it by adding three additional horizontal strips of wider bamboo.

The closely plaited wider rim is in focus when flowers are placed. Thin strands of bamboo are twisted to create a top handle. The artist deliberatly creates a twist in the handle to add additional interest when flowers are arranged. The elongated top handle frames flowers arranged within. Hand lacquered in a dark brown to smooth finish

Dimensions: 8 in to top of handle. 5 in to top of rim. 3 in across at base.

Ideal basket for a simple spring-to-fall floral display for the genkan or tea room
Excellent overall detail shows effortless craftsmanship in a simple diamond pattern and weave.

Arrange flowers in this basket in a nook or genkan with spring or summer fresh flowers for a wabi Sabi feel less