Hexagonal Patterned Basket with Lid

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The beauty of the detailed handcrafting of Suruga Bamboo Basketry can be felt in this basket. It comes with a handle that makes it easy to open and close the lid. The lid and the b ottom surface feature different designs; the lid has a hexagonal pattern, while the bottom is woven in a herringbone-like style.It can be used as a box for wrapped sweets or to store your treasured small items as an interior decoration. D 14 cm (5.5 in) x H 12 cm (4.7 in) Every basket sold helps support the traditional craft industry in Japan. Suruga Bamboo Basketry is a traditional Japanese craft with a legacy spanning over 400 years, originating from the vicinity of Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Recognized as a national traditional craft in 1976, its inception is steeped in legend, tracing back to a court aristocrat's quest for elegant baskets. Over time, it evolved to produce bait containers used in falconry, commissioned by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, highlighting its aesthetic refinement tied to the leisure pursuits of nobility. Show more