{"title":"For study, play, or catching","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"610219","title":"Fish Basket \/ Nemagari Bamboo \/ Nagano-JPN 610219","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-37713\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_107-1.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are baskets which are mainly used for fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-33821\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1809.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNagano Prefecture is home to the Japanese Alps, which run from north to south, and has many famous rivers.\u003cbr\u003eMany people from other prefectures come to enjoy mountain stream fishing in this area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese baskets are one of the unique bamboo crafts unique to Nagano, which is blessed with such water.\u003cbr\u003eOn this page, we introduce fish baskets in two sizes, medium and large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-37714 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_120-2.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboos of different ages are used for different parts of the basket, such as the first-year and second-year bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality (hardness, etc.) of the bamboo changes with the age of growth, \u003cbr\u003eso the angle at which the strips are bent is taken into consideration and the appropriate bamboo is used to weave this truly elaborate piece of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-1 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30640\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_115.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30641\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_116.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBamboo that is two years old or older is used for the strips that thread the sides. Compared to young bamboo of the first year, it is shinier and harder.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30642\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_122.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe core material of the rim is also made of Nemagari bamboo that is more than two years old.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30643\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_114.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe bamboo used to wrap the rim is young bamboo. Drying it in the sun until it turns yellow makes it even more supple.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30644\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_121.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30645\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_117.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30646\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_119.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe plump shape is charming.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30647\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_118.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe upper part is curved. You can hang a rope or other object here to hang it on your waist if you like.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30659\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_122-1.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe surface of the basket occasionally has areas of black discoloration, which we hope can be seen as a natural pattern.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30649\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_108.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-3 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30650\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_110.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is Medium size.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30651\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_112.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-33824\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1700.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-33822\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1805.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe simplicity of Nemagari bamboo and the lively atmosphere of flowers and branches seem to go very well together.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30652\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_109.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is Large size.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30653\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_111.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-33826\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1699.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-33827\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1691.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you enjoy fishing leisurely with tasteful tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr, use it to arrange flowers or as a storage basket.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also recommended to use it as a waste basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-33828\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1803.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-33829\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1806.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, sturdy, and beautiful with a deep sense of flavor.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a basket with a unique charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease choose your favorite size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30660\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/221201_104.jpg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt;Nemagari Bamboo Crafts in Togakushi, Nagano Prefecture\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo crafting began in the early Edo period (1603-1867) as a means of sustenance for the people of the Togakushi Chūsha area.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Meiji period to the mid-Showa period（mid-19th century to mid-20th century）,\u003cbr\u003eas the sericulture industry flourished,\u003cbr\u003ethe demand for silkworm baskets and other products increased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to protect this important resource,\u003cbr\u003emembers of the bamboo craft production cooperative take turns acting as “bamboo shoot guard”\u003cbr\u003eduring the spring bamboo shoot season to prevent overharvesting by people who want to use for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the bamboo is polished and split into four pieces, and the skin and body are separated to make strips.\u003cbr\u003eThe four most common types of bamboo crafts are\u003cbr\u003e-Colanders(plates),\u003cbr\u003e-Mushroom \/ fish basket,\u003cbr\u003e-Dish drying basket,\u003cbr\u003e-Winnowing basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty and durability of the finished product, as well as the warmth unique to Nemagari bamboo,\u003cbr\u003emake it a practical item that is widely used by the Japanese people even today,\u003cbr\u003eand the color of the product can be enjoyed as it changes over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":43821495713941,"sku":"610219-2","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":43821495746709,"sku":"610219-1","price":15400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/DSC_1805.jpg?v=1741835938"},{"product_id":"330108-1","title":"Eel and Loach Trap “Dojo-do” \/ Shinodake Bamboo \/ Miyagi-JPN 330108-1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you see this distinctive shape, most people will know it, this is a fishing tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, you put bait in this basket and throw it into a stream. When you come back to check later, eels and loaches will be in there without you knowing it, looking for bait. It is a very convenient and attractive fishing tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_101.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29079 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_102-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29080\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ancient tool that takes advantage of the habit of eels and loaches to enter into narrow places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, baskets were made in so many places \u003cbr\u003ethat their names changed from region to region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_105.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_105.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29081\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThere are much larger ones that catch eels, so this one is in the relatively small category.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_106.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_106.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29082\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe entire piece is woven entirely of Shino bamboo. The smooth outer skin of the bamboo is woven inside.They are woven in such an orientation to avoid damaging the fish caught and to make it easier to release the fish after it has been caught.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_103.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_103.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29083\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe rim is also simple.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_104.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_104.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29084\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe top of the rim is covered with grass like rice straw. Please note that some of the pieces may be detached or torn, but they are not defective.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_110.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_110.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29087\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt has a simple hook on which it can be hooked.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_111.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_111.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29088\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEels and loaches are said to be attracted to the bait in these tubes.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801rs_2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801rs_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29089\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt has a return trap so that once entered, it is impossible to go back. It is tied with a vinyl string. The smooth outer skin of the bamboo is on the inside so that loaches and eels can easily slide into it.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_107.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_107.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29085\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the squeezed tip. The bamboo strips are well blocked, so it cannot come out from here either. If it is too loose to come out, you can tie it with a string here.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_113.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_113.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29086\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eFrom here, the caught loach and eels are transferred to buckets and other containers. Please be careful not to let them escape!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMGP6475.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMGP6475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29091\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhen the basket is successfully filled with fish, you can twist it with both hands to open the bottom mouth like this. The flexibility of bamboo is also utilized in this way. Please be careful with splinters of the bamboo when twisting.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince it is intended to be used in a river and furthermore has a smooth outer skin on the inside, \u003cbr\u003ethere are parts of the outside that are roughly made. \u003cbr\u003ePlease be careful to avoid splinters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801_109.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29097\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese simple tools made of Shino bamboo indicate that not only children but also adults enjoyed nature in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bait that is put inside seems to vary from region to region and from person to person.\u003cbr\u003eSome people put crushed shellfish, shrimp, worms, and even bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can have fun with a variety of bait as long as you don’t pollute the river.\u003cbr\u003eWhy don’t you go back to playing with old-fashioned bamboo fishing tools once again?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMGP6477-678x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29092\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, according to the experience of those who have used it, \u003cbr\u003ethe basket itself can be stolen in the river. \u003cbr\u003ePlease be careful about this as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people use them as lampshades, objets d’art, flower vases, and stage props. \u003cbr\u003eWe hope you will enjoy these authentic tools \u003cbr\u003ethat have been used since ancient times from various angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220801rs_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29090\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Lightness and Softness, Shino bamboo work in Miyagi —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Iwadeyama district of Osaki City, located about 50 km north of Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture, \u003cbr\u003ebasket and colander making is said to have started as an in-house occupation of samurai families during the Edo period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were made using the supple thin bamboo called “Shino bamboo”, \u003cbr\u003ewhich grew wild in the area, for tools for daily life and for professional use, depending on the purpose of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its peak, more than 80 types of baskets and colanders were made, \u003cbr\u003ebut with the passage of time, the variety and production has drastically decreased, \u003cbr\u003eand only a few elderly people make simple, old-fashioned colanders and baskets using only Shino bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiyagi Prefecture’s shinodake work is known for its lightness and softness, \u003cbr\u003emaking it very easy to use in the kitchen on a daily basis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45227494211733,"sku":"330108-1","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/220801_100.jpg?v=1741835669"},{"product_id":"220402","title":"Round Bamboo Strips \/ Moso Bamboo \/ Hyogo-JPN 220402","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_448.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39415 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Hyogo Prefecture, bamboo craft has a long history. In addition to bamboo, some artisans continue the tradition of woven crafts using other natural materials such as \u003cem\u003ekoriyanagi\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, there are also craftspeople who cherish \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e—which is not well suited for fine weaving—as an important material.\u003cbr\u003eThey use it for food such as bamboo shoots, for New Year’s decorations called \u003cem\u003ekadomatsu\u003c\/em\u003e, and for making cutlery that takes advantage of its thick, dense texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e was first transplanted to Hyogo Prefecture in the late Edo period.\u003cbr\u003eIts ability to spread is extremely strong—sometimes even encroaching upon other plants and human living areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bamboo strips are made from Moso bamboo, which in modern times is sometimes seen as a troublesome plant, yet carefully processed into fine, usable material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_533.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15358\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer originally produced many bamboo birdcages and insect cages.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough birdcage production has unfortunately been discontinued,\u003cbr\u003etheir skill in shaping bamboo into precise strips remains at a high level today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page introduces round bamboo strips available in five diameters:\u003cbr\u003e2 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, and 10 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_438.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_438.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39417\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEach strip is 900 mm (35.4″) in total length.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_447.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_447.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39418\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eFrom left to right in the photo: 10 mm (1 cm), 8 mm, 6 mm, 4 mm, and 2 mm in diameter.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_445.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_445.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39420\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 2 mm size. It is the same thickness used for the narrow lattice pattern in the insect cage shown above. Extremely thin, it is suitable for delicate model work or fine craft projects. You can even cut it with scissors or small pliers.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_444.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_444.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39421\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe 4 mm size is also fine, similar to the 2 mm. It might be possible to cut it with sturdy scissors, but using nippers or pliers would be better.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_443.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_443.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39422\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 6 mm size. It corresponds to the structural pillars of the insect cage in the photo above. At this thickness, you will need a strong pair of nippers or cutting tools.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_442.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39423\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 8 mm size. At this point, you can start to feel the natural strength and flexibility of bamboo. It could be used as a support for potted plants, for example. A small saw will work better than nippers when cutting.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_441.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_441.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39419\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 10 mm (1 cm) size. It has a solid firmness and dependable thickness. You can hang S-hooks on it for interior use, or use it as a plant stake. If you need to adjust the length, it’s best to cut it with a saw. You could also lay it horizontally and use S-hooks to hang lightweight items—it’s strong enough to support them.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_437.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39424\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAlthough the bamboo strips are cut in straight lines, they are made from a natural material and may show slight waviness or gentle curves.Occasionally, you may also notice darkened areas or spot-like marks caused by small scratches or natural blemishes on the surface of the bamboo. These are natural patterns that occur in bamboo and are part of the material’s character.Please be assured that these features are not defects. We appreciate your understanding in advance.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_440.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39425\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its simplicity, this material offers endless creative possibilities depending on your ideas.\u003cbr\u003eYou can also combine strips of different thicknesses to create baskets of your preferred size and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is available for purchase starting from a single piece.\u003cbr\u003eIf the available stock does not meet the quantity you require, or if you are considering a larger order, \u003cbr\u003eplease feel free to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/pages\/contact-info\"\u003econtact us via the inquiry form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease also note that, according to the manufacturer, \u003cbr\u003eproduction of sizes other than this \u003cstrong\u003e900 mm (approx. 35.43″)\u003c\/strong\u003e specification is not currently available. \u003cbr\u003eThank you for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the flexibility and strength unique to bamboo,\u003cbr\u003ethese round strips also offer a smooth and pleasant texture to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e＊＊＊Regarding Shipping＊＊＊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bamboo strips are particularly long in length.\u003cbr\u003eFor this reason, it may be difficult to ship them together with other baskets or sieves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure that your order arrives safely,\u003cbr\u003eplease note that when bamboo strips are ordered together with other items,\u003cbr\u003ethey may need to be shipped in separate parcels, and additional shipping fees may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are any changes to the shipping cost,\u003cbr\u003ewe will inform you in the order confirmation email (separate from the automatic confirmation email).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_439.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39426\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan. \u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. \u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. \u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"2x900mm","offer_id":45297210556565,"sku":"220402-5","price":83.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"4x900mm","offer_id":45297210589333,"sku":"220402-1","price":105.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"6x900mm","offer_id":45297210622101,"sku":"220402-2","price":176.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"8x900mm","offer_id":45297210654869,"sku":"220402-3","price":220.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x900mm","offer_id":45297210687637,"sku":"220402-4","price":297.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/140513_448.jpg?v=1741835500"},{"product_id":"220403","title":"Square Bamboo Strips \/ Moso Bamboo \/ Hyogo-JPN 220403","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39433 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_460.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Hyogo Prefecture, bamboo craft has a long history. In addition to bamboo, some artisans continue the tradition of woven crafts using other natural materials such as \u003cem\u003ekoriyanagi\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, there are also craftspeople who cherish \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e—which is not well suited for fine weaving—as an important material.\u003cbr\u003eThey use it for food such as bamboo shoots, for New Year’s decorations called \u003cem\u003ekadomatsu\u003c\/em\u003e, and for making cutlery that takes advantage of its thick, dense texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e was first transplanted to Hyogo Prefecture in the late Edo period.\u003cbr\u003eIts ability to spread is extremely strong—sometimes even encroaching upon other plants and human living areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bamboo strips are made from Moso bamboo, which in modern times is sometimes seen as a troublesome plant, yet carefully processed into fine, usable material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15358\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_533.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer originally produced many bamboo birdcages and insect cages.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough birdcage production has unfortunately been discontinued,\u003cbr\u003etheir skill in shaping bamboo into precise strips remains at a high level today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen making birdcages or insect cages, round bamboo strips are typically used.\u003cbr\u003eThis page introduces square bamboo strips—available in five thicknesses: 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_450.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39434\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_450.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEach strip is 900 mm (35.4″) in total length.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_459.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39435\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_459.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eFrom left to right in the photo: 10 mm (1 cm) square, 8 mm, 6 mm, 4 mm, and 2 mm.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_457.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39436\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_457.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe 2 mm square strips are extremely fine, ideal for delicate model work or small craft projects. They are thin enough to be cut with scissors or small pliers.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_456.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39437\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_456.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe 4 mm square strips are also fine, similar to the 2 mm. While you might be able to cut them with sturdy scissors, using nippers or pliers is recommended.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_455.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39438\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_455.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 6 mm square size. It corresponds to the structural pillars in the insect cage made with round strips shown above. At this thickness, strong nippers or cutting tools are needed.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39439\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_454.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 8 mm square size. At this point, you can feel the natural strength and flexibility of bamboo. It can be used as a support for potted plants, for example. A small saw will work better than nippers when cutting.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_453.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39440\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_453.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 10 mm (1 cm) square size. It has a firm hardness and reliable thickness. You can hang S-hooks on it for interior use, or use it as a plant stake. If you need to adjust the length, cutting with a saw is best. You can also lay it horizontally and hang lightweight items with S-hooks—it’s strong enough to support them.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39441\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_449.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAlthough the bamboo strips are cut in straight lines, they are made from a natural material and may show slight waviness or gentle curves.Occasionally, you may also notice darkened areas or spot-like marks caused by small scratches or natural blemishes on the surface of the bamboo. These are natural patterns that occur in bamboo and are part of the material’s character.Please be assured that these features are not defects. We appreciate your understanding in advance.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39442\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_452.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its simplicity, this material offers endless creative possibilities depending on your ideas.\u003cbr\u003eYou can also combine strips of different thicknesses to create baskets of your preferred size and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is available for purchase starting from a single piece.\u003cbr\u003eIf the available stock does not meet the quantity you require, or if you are considering a larger order, \u003cbr\u003eplease feel free to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/pages\/contact-info\"\u003econtact us via the inquiry form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease also note that, according to the manufacturer, \u003cbr\u003eproduction of sizes other than this \u003cstrong\u003e900 mm (approx. 35.43″)\u003c\/strong\u003e specification is not currently available. \u003cbr\u003eThank you for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the natural flexibility and strength of bamboo,\u003cbr\u003ethese square strips have a clean, refined look that is unique to their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e＊＊＊Regarding Shipping＊＊＊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bamboo strips are particularly long in length.\u003cbr\u003eFor this reason, it may be difficult to ship them together with other baskets or sieves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure that your order arrives safely,\u003cbr\u003eplease note that when bamboo strips are ordered together with other items,\u003cbr\u003ethey may need to be shipped in separate parcels, and additional shipping fees may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are any changes to the shipping cost,\u003cbr\u003ewe will inform you in the order confirmation email (separate from the automatic confirmation email).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39443\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_451.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan. \u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. \u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. \u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"2x900mm","offer_id":45297210785941,"sku":"220403-1","price":94.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"4x900mm","offer_id":45297210818709,"sku":"220403-2","price":132.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"6x900mm","offer_id":45297210851477,"sku":"220403-3","price":176.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x900mm","offer_id":45297210884245,"sku":"220403-4","price":209.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x900mm","offer_id":45297210917013,"sku":"220403-5","price":286.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/140513_460.jpg?v=1741835497"},{"product_id":"220404","title":"Flat Bamboo Boards \/ Moso Bamboo \/ Hyogo-JPN 220404","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39447 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_470.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Hyogo Prefecture, bamboo craft has a long history. In addition to bamboo, some artisans continue the tradition of woven crafts using other natural materials such as \u003cem\u003ekoriyanagi\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, there are also craftspeople who cherish \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e—which is not well suited for fine weaving—as an important material.\u003cbr\u003eThey use it for food such as bamboo shoots, for New Year’s decorations called \u003cem\u003ekadomatsu\u003c\/em\u003e, and for making cutlery that takes advantage of its thick, dense texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e was first transplanted to Hyogo Prefecture in the late Edo period.\u003cbr\u003eIts ability to spread is extremely strong—sometimes even encroaching upon other plants and human living areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bamboo boards are made from Moso bamboo, which in modern times is sometimes seen as a troublesome plant, yet carefully processed into fine, usable material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15358\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_533.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer originally produced many bamboo birdcages and insect cages.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough birdcage production has unfortunately been discontinued,\u003cbr\u003etheir skill in shaping bamboo into precise strips remains at a high level today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen making birdcages or insect cages, round bamboo strips are typically used.\u003cbr\u003eThis page introduces \u003cem\u003eflat bamboo boards\u003c\/em\u003e—each 24 mm wide, crafted in two thicknesses of 3 mm and 5 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_463.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39448\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_463.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEach strip is 900 mm (35.4″) in total length.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_469.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39449\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_469.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eFrom left to right in the photo: 5 mm thick and 3 mm thick.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_467.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39450\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_467.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 3 mm thickness. Although thinner than the 5 mm, it still has sufficient strength. It is better to cut or shape it using a small saw rather than scissors or pliers.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_466.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39451\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_466.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 5 mm thickness. It has a solid feel, allowing you to sense both the strength and flexibility of bamboo.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39452\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_462.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAlthough these bamboo boards are straight overall, they are natural materials, so slight bends or curves may occur. Please note that these are not defects but natural characteristics of bamboo.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39456\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_468.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEach piece of bamboo also contains natural nodes at varying intervals,\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39453\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_461.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eand the position or number of these nodes cannot be specified.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-40151\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220404_2.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eYou may occasionally notice dark spots or marks that appear as stains, caused by small surface scratches or natural patterns in the bamboo skin.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-40153\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220404_1.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePlease be assured that these are part of the material’s natural texture, not defects.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39454\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_465.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its simplicity, this material offers endless creative possibilities depending on your ideas.\u003cbr\u003eYou can combine multiple pieces, create your own forms, dye them,\u003cbr\u003eor cut them into short rectangular pieces—there are many ways to enjoy working with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is available for purchase starting from a single piece.\u003cbr\u003eIf the available stock does not meet the quantity you require, or if you are considering a larger order, \u003cbr\u003eplease feel free to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/pages\/contact-info\"\u003econtact us via the inquiry form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease also note that, according to the manufacturer, \u003cbr\u003eproduction of sizes other than this \u003cstrong\u003e900 mm (approx. 35.43″)\u003c\/strong\u003e specification is not currently available. \u003cbr\u003eThank you for your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can fully experience the natural flexibility and strength unique to bamboo—\u003cbr\u003eplease enjoy using it in your own creative way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e＊＊＊Regarding Shipping＊＊＊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bamboo strips are particularly long in length.\u003cbr\u003eFor this reason, it may be difficult to ship them together with other baskets or sieves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure that your order arrives safely,\u003cbr\u003eplease note that when bamboo strips are ordered together with other items,\u003cbr\u003ethey may need to be shipped in separate parcels, and additional shipping fees may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there are any changes to the shipping cost,\u003cbr\u003ewe will inform you in the order confirmation email (separate from the automatic confirmation email).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39455\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/140513_464.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan. \u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. \u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. \u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"3x24x900mm","offer_id":45297210982549,"sku":"220404-1","price":297.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"5x24x900mm","offer_id":45297211015317,"sku":"220404-2","price":330.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/140513_470.jpg?v=1741835495"},{"product_id":"230610","title":"Grass Toy \/ Māni \/ Taketomi, Okinawa-JPN 230610","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese toys are made on Taketomi Island from a plant called Māni.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the top left: frog, horse,\u003cbr\u003eand on the lower row from the left: finger snake, grasshopper, and dragonfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25217\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/a6abc09758dda7e5fa6a6460f97d832d.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-13240 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0240-768x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"768\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMāni\u003c\/em\u003e is the local name for a palm plant known as \u003cem\u003eKurotsugu\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eArenga engleri\u003c\/em\u003e), a species of palm that grows naturally in the southern islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \u003cem\u003etsugu\u003c\/em\u003e in \u003cem\u003ekurotsugu\u003c\/em\u003e means \u003cem\u003eshuro\u003c\/em\u003e (windmill palm), a material often used for brooms and scrub brushes.\u003cbr\u003eThe plant’s trunk is covered with dark fibers, which are called \u003cem\u003efugara\u003c\/em\u003e locally.\u003cbr\u003eThese fibers were used to make small brooms, or twisted into cords for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA local craftsman once said, “There is nothing to waste in Māni.”\u003cbr\u003eIndeed, this plant was an essential material deeply rooted in the daily life of Taketomi Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0247.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25218\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0247.jpg\" height=\"1200\" width=\"900\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis photo shows the harvesting of Māni. Since the plants grow along the roadside, they can be collected quite easily.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0250-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25219\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0250-1.jpg\" height=\"1200\" width=\"900\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is the black fiber called Fugara, which grows at the base of the Māni plant.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0292-scaled.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-13243\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0292-scaled.jpg\" height=\"2560\" width=\"1920\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is \u003cem\u003eFugarajinaa\u003c\/em\u003e—a rope made from the root fibers of Māni called Fugara. Today, there are very few people who still know how to make it.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0243.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25220\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0243.jpg\" height=\"1200\" width=\"900\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBefore the leaves of Māni open, they are tightly layered and folded upon themselves.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0244.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25221\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_0244.jpg\" height=\"1200\" width=\"900\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhen opened, the material used for making these grass toys appears inside.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this way, the craftspeople collect and prepare the Māni,\u003cbr\u003ethen weave it into simple figures of animals and insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, when adults went out to work in the fields,\u003cbr\u003ethey would quickly make such toys from nearby natural materials so their children could play nearby.\u003cbr\u003eIt was much like today’s dolls, plush animals, or favorite toys.\u003cbr\u003eImagining such a scene offers a glimpse into how people once lived closely with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25223\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/a98dd2f96c60221850ff92044b445ef2-1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/2b8dc62c9a867087cc6f8c8f3f2ba550.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25224\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/2b8dc62c9a867087cc6f8c8f3f2ba550.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eLet us introduce them one by one—first, the snake. It represents the habu snake, one of Okinawa’s most well-known animals.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8912.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25254\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8912.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhen you insert your finger all the way in, something curious happens—it won’t come out!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/424bcc3bf29a052afe9acc278b3eb286.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25225\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/424bcc3bf29a052afe9acc278b3eb286.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIf your fingers are small, it may slip off easily, but adults should be careful not to get “bitten” by the habu.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8914.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25253\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8914.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIf it gets stuck, gently lift the mouth end to remove your finger.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/b9966e6b6392e12571935af0ace95d0e.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25226\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/b9966e6b6392e12571935af0ace95d0e.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eNext is the horse. In the Yaeyama Islands, Yonaguni horses are still carefully bred today.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/6a3d7b991e9215dcc81b9b6651f2804c.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25227\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/6a3d7b991e9215dcc81b9b6651f2804c.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eSimilar horse figures can also be found in crafts made from itaya maple in Akita Prefecture—but this one is made from southern island materials.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8917.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25256\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8917.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/87e91c77b8b37ea723ef2b512b185938.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25228\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/87e91c77b8b37ea723ef2b512b185938.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eNext is the frog.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/826fe2b351b3c5088fb4bd73709bef28.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25229\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/826fe2b351b3c5088fb4bd73709bef28.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eOkinawa is home to about 40% of all frog species found in Japan—19 species in total.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8918.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25257\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8918.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis lively frog seems full of motion—it must have been a familiar creature to children growing up in Okinawa.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/d5df253a7f6b8f9bda2e7e1d02017d94.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25230\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/d5df253a7f6b8f9bda2e7e1d02017d94.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eNext, the grasshopper. In the Okinawan dialect, it’s called “Shee,” and the types differ from island to island—\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/af2601c97c56e4df15fa711b12784d87.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25231\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/af2601c97c56e4df15fa711b12784d87.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003efor example, the Amami forest grasshopper or the Ishigaki forest grasshopper.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8915.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25258\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8915.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt looks so real, as if it might jump at any moment.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/0b816ef3432bc1006ecf70f31e9751f1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25232\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/0b816ef3432bc1006ecf70f31e9751f1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eLastly, the dragonfly. In Okinawan dialect, it is called “Ākējū.”\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/3e923f4bd719a87eb94b01513e6e9ee2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25233\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/3e923f4bd719a87eb94b01513e6e9ee2.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThere are nearly 30 species in Okinawa, showing how familiar—and fascinating—this insect has always been to children.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8909.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25259\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8909.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe curve of each tail seems to hold the memory of the person who made it.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven simply displayed as interior decor, they have a quiet charm.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that as these are handmade grass toys,\u003cbr\u003ethe details, shapes, and colors may vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003cbr\u003eEach batch may also differ slightly in finish, depending on the time of production.\u003cbr\u003eWe appreciate your understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese grass toys capture creatures closely connected to Okinawa and Taketomi Island—\u003cbr\u003eplease enjoy discovering them for yourself and choosing your favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-25234\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/9ffe53810cb71ffc125d6aa8fa0efccc.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"block-c1d9eb8d-c1f9-4240-a71d-9312e3973379\"\u003e＊＊Basketry in Okinawa＊＊\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"block-55983cec-9822-445e-9a26-e332d1a336d5\"\u003eOkinawa Prefecture includes a number of small islands\u003cbr\u003ethat were once part of the Ryukyu Kingdom, collectively known as the Ryukyu Archipelago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"block-abdbe3b2-dc9c-4d7c-a6c4-31674ba86e9a\"\u003eThe archipelago includes the Amami, Okinawa, Miyako, and Yaeyama Islands—\u003cbr\u003ewith only the Amami group now part of Kagoshima Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"block-8b701617-3cbb-4b08-bbce-016e15b7b7ee\"\u003eThe plants nurtured on these islands, lying between the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea,\u003cbr\u003ecarry hues and qualities distinct from those of other regions of Japan.\u003cbr\u003eShaped by 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size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/2101_1_372.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8774\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan. \u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. \u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. \u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45304257773717,"sku":"150601-1","price":880.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/2101_1_373.jpg?v=1741835281"},{"product_id":"220401-1","title":"Insect Cage Kit \/ Moso bamboo \/ Hyogo-JPN 220401-1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_528-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15352 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Hyogo Prefecture, bamboo craft has a long history. In addition to bamboo, some artisans continue the tradition of woven crafts using other natural materials such as \u003cem\u003ekoriyanagi\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, there are also craftspeople who cherish \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e—which is not well suited for fine weaving—as an important material.\u003cbr\u003eThey use it for food such as bamboo shoots, for New Year’s decorations called \u003cem\u003ekadomatsu\u003c\/em\u003e, and for making cutlery that takes advantage of its thick, dense texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e was first transplanted to Hyogo Prefecture in the late Edo period.\u003cbr\u003eIts ability to spread is extremely strong—sometimes even encroaching upon other plants and human living areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s world, \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e is sometimes treated as a nuisance.\u003cbr\u003eYet, through careful craftsmanship, it is transformed into fine bamboo strips—connected in straight lines and assembled into a beautifully made insect cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit allows you to make that same insect cage yourself.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that the finished example shown on the left in the photo is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_525.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15353\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAll the necessary materials (bamboo strips) are prepared to the proper lengths, pre-drilled with holes, and neatly packed into bags labeled with four colors.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_530.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_530.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15354\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eYou will assemble the cage by following the order of the bamboo strips in the blue, red, green, and yellow labeled bags. Wood glue for assembly is included, and a few extra strips are provided for safety—so you can work with peace of mind. (The only item not included is ten rubber bands needed for one step of the process. We kindly ask you to prepare them yourself.)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_535.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15357\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe cedar board used for the base is also sourced from trees felled in Hyogo Prefecture.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_532.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_532.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15356\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAt first glance, the amount of bamboo strips may seem overwhelming, but please don’t worry—each kit includes a detailed instruction booklet.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_531.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_531.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15355\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBe sure to read carefully both the “Parts List” at the top right of the instruction sheet and the step-by-step guide before you begin assembling.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_526.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_526.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15363\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIf you follow the instructions, you will complete a beautiful bamboo insect cage like the one shown here. It’s fascinating to see how a bundle of simple bamboo sticks transforms into such a structured form.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended age varies, but even children in the lower grades of elementary school\u003cbr\u003ecan finish it with the help of an older family member.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf everything goes smoothly, it takes about one to one and a half hours to complete.\u003cbr\u003eOf course, this depends on the individual and the glue-drying time, so please take it as a rough estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_533.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15358\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis insect cage-making process is simple yet deeply engaging.\u003cbr\u003eHere are some things we learned and reflected upon from our own experience as beginners—\u003cbr\u003ewe hope they will be helpful when you make yours.\u003cbr\u003e***********\u003cbr\u003e・Read the instructions carefully.\u003cbr\u003e　→If you don’t read the instructions carefully, you may lose track of which materials to use,\u003cbr\u003e      where, or when—and you might end up inserting a strip into the wrong place.\u003cbr\u003e      Every single line in the guide has meaning.\u003cbr\u003e・Think ahead about each step.\u003cbr\u003e　→When assembling the front section, think about what to prepare,\u003cbr\u003e      which bag to open, how to apply the glue, and in what order to insert the strips.\u003cbr\u003e・Keep your workspace organized.\u003cbr\u003e　→Just imagine opening all the bags at once and mixing up the bamboo strips—it’s enough to make you shiver.\u003cbr\u003e　　Stay calm, keep your workspace organized, read the instructions carefully, and work through one bag at a time.\u003cbr\u003e・Don’t rush.\u003cbr\u003e　→If you try to insert too many strips at once or work on both sides simultaneously, it will only make things harder.\u003cbr\u003e　　Take your time, let the glue dry when needed, and move on to the next step patiently.\u003cbr\u003e***********\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the smooth way the front panel opens—\u003cbr\u003eone of the satisfying qualities of working with fine bamboo strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_534.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15359\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bamboo insect cage kit brings together many elements of craft and design.\u003cbr\u003eWhy not enjoy building it together with your family or friends,\u003cbr\u003eand experience the quiet pleasure of working with bamboo?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_528-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15366\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan. \u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. \u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. \u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45304258166933,"sku":"220401-1","price":1540.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/210802_525.jpg?v=1741835276"},{"product_id":"220401-2","title":"Insect Cage \/ Moso Bamboo \/ Hyogo-JPN 220401-2","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_71-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43133\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis insect cage is made from Moso bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Hyogo Prefecture, bamboo craft has a long history.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to bamboo, some artisans continue the tradition of woven crafts\u003cbr\u003eusing other natural materials such as \u003cem\u003ekoriyanagi\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, there are also craftspeople who cherish \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e—\u003cbr\u003ewhich is not well suited for fine weaving—as an important material.\u003cbr\u003eThey use it for food such as bamboo shoots, for New Year’s decorations called \u003cem\u003ekadomatsu\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cbr\u003eand for making cutlery that takes advantage of its thick, dense texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_83-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46379 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e was first transplanted to Hyogo Prefecture in the late Edo period.\u003cbr\u003eIts ability to spread is extremely strong—sometimes even encroaching upon other plants and human living areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s world, \u003cem\u003eMoso bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e is sometimes treated as a nuisance.\u003cbr\u003eYet, through careful processing, it is transformed into fine bamboo strips, from which this beautiful insect cage is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_69-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46381\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is the view from the front.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_76.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_76.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43140\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe front panel opens and closes with a sliding motion. You can enjoy the smooth, effortless glide unique to fine bamboo strips.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_84.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_84.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43142\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIf you look closely, the horizontal holes in the sliding section are slightly larger than the vertical strips. This subtle detail allows the panel to move smoothly.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_75.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_75.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43139\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe side and back panels are connected without glue where the horizontal and vertical strips meet, so they may not always appear perfectly level when delivered. If you notice unevenness, you can gently adjust it by hand.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_73.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_73.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43138\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is a view from above. The gaps between the strips allow you to see clearly inside the cage.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_79.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_79.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43141\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe top has a hanging cord for carrying or display, available in either green or red. (Please note that colors are chosen at random and cannot be specified.)\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: unset;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_80.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43148\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe cedar board used for the base is also sourced from trees felled in Hyogo Prefecture.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_78.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46380\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe cross sections of the horizontal strips reveal the fibrous texture unique to bamboo.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_67.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43151\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBecause each piece is handmade, traces of glue may be visible in some areas where adhesion is required. Please note that these are a natural result of the making process.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_68.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43152\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eYou may also notice small splinters around the holes where the strips have been drilled. These are not defects but part of the material’s natural character.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_82.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43145\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe straight bamboo strips are aligned with precision, creating a sense of calm order when viewed.\u003cbr\u003eThough crisp and structured, the warmth of the natural bamboo can still be felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_81.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43146\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, you can enjoy it in its original way—as a cage for keeping insects you’ve caught—\u003cbr\u003ebut it’s also lovely as a display for miniature collections or small treasures,\u003cbr\u003ecreating a tiny world of your own within the basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_71-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46388\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nostalgic bamboo insect cage.\u003cbr\u003eYou can hang it or simply place it as an interior accent.\u003cbr\u003eEven when empty, it somehow evokes the gentle sound of insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_83-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43147\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Insect Cage Kit,” which allows you to make this same cage from scratch, is also available on a separate page.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to try your hand at the craft itself, we invite you to enjoy that experience as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e＊\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/220401-1\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInsect Cage Kit (220401-1)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_72.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43135\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan. \u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. \u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. \u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45904823320725,"sku":"220401-2","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/240801_71.jpg?v=1744613337"},{"product_id":"311443","title":"Matatabi Ball Large (With Bark \/ Peeled) \/ Matatabi \/ Yamagata-JPN 311443","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_TOTa20260417_Kaoru_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56254\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a spherical basket made from Matatabi (a vine in the kiwifruit family).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two types available: a “peeled” type, made from strips with the outer bark completely removed,\u003cbr\u003eand a “with bark” type, woven using a mix of peeled and unpeeled strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Multiple balls are shown in the photographs, but each item is sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatatabi is a well-known plant in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eIt belongs to the same family as kiwifruit, and when the fruit is cut open, the seeds are arranged in a similar way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt often grows wild on mountain slopes, and is known for being time-consuming to gather.\u003cbr\u003eThe branches are harvested in autumn and dried before being made into these pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_TOTa20260417_Kaoru_7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56255\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatatabi is a relatively soft and flexible material, and in regions where bamboo is scarce—\u003cbr\u003eparticularly in Oku-Aizu in Fukushima and parts of Yamagata—\u003cbr\u003eit has long been used to make everyday tools such as kitchen strainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may have seen toys filled with matatabi powder,\u003cbr\u003ebut this piece is made entirely from matatabi itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_TOTa20260417_Kaoru_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56256\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatatabi balls used as cat toys are usually small, around 6–7 cm in diameter,\u003cbr\u003ebut this piece is a larger size, made specially at our request, measuring about 10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the reasons we asked for this larger size was a feeling we had while raising children—\u003cbr\u003ethat there are few opportunities for babies to come into contact with baskets made from natural materials from an early age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith that in mind, we asked Kaoru to create this size as a toy that can be enjoyed not only by cats,\u003cbr\u003ebut also by human babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_TOTa20260417_Kaoru_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56257\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they are woven, each piece is very lightweight, making them easy for small children and cats to play with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are usually finished as simple baskets, but depending on the materials available to Kaoru,\u003cbr\u003esome pieces may include matatabi fruit inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that we will select one for you from the available stock at the time,\u003cbr\u003eand specific requests cannot be accommodated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_TOTa20260417_Kaoru_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56258\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003e*The basket used to hold the balls is not for sale.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome cats may react quite strongly, so please follow the precautions below when using this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reactions may vary—some cats may appear intoxicated or become highly excited.\u003cbr\u003e* Please always use under the supervision of the owner.\u003cbr\u003e* Some cats may show no interest at all.\u003cbr\u003e* When not in use, store it in a drawer or place out of reach of your cat.\u003cbr\u003e* The natural scent of matatabi will gradually fade over time.\u003cbr\u003e* Do not allow prolonged play for extended periods.\u003cbr\u003e* Returns cannot be accepted based on a cat’s reaction or lack of reaction.\u003cbr\u003e* If a woven strip comes loose due to impact, gently press it back into place.\u003cbr\u003e* You may thread string or yarn through the weave if you wish to hang or attach it.\u003cbr\u003e* Cracks may occur as the material dries; this is a natural characteristic and not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same care applies when used by children—if any irregularity is noticed during use, please stop using it immediately.\u003cbr\u003eFor safety, we recommend use under adult supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also enjoy the natural character of matatabi, reminiscent of the mountain environment.\u003cbr\u003eWe hope it brings a pleasant moment to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two types available: a “peeled” type, made from strips with the outer bark completely removed,\u003cbr\u003eand a “with bark” type, woven using a mix of peeled and unpeeled strips.\u003cbr\u003ePlease select your preferred type.\u003cbr\u003e*Multiple balls are shown in the photographs, but each item is sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_TOTa20260417_Kaoru_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56259\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForms that captivate, born from the rich materials of Yamagata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a variety of mountain materials—Grapevine, walnut, Akebi, and Matatabi—\u003cbr\u003eKaoru Saito creates a succession of unique forms rarely seen elsewhere, as well as refined basketry that quietly draws the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years, she has gone into the mountains herself to gather materials,\u003cbr\u003ecarrying out every step of the process from the very beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, Kaoru is also a highly skilled maker capable of producing finely woven Grapevine tote baskets of exceptional quality.\u003cbr\u003eThe accessories and ornaments she creates from multiple materials all carry a sense of considered beauty,\u003cbr\u003ewhile also reflecting playfulness and thoughtful attention to the user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe has a deep understanding of each material, and is also a user herself, incorporating baskets, accessories,\u003cbr\u003eand small objects into her daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListening closely to the voices of those who use her work,\u003cbr\u003eshe continues to explore how pieces can be made more comfortable, beautiful, and enjoyable to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Peeled","offer_id":47293958848661,"sku":"311443-1","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"With 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