{"title":"Kiriyama's","description":"Here is the product page of Kiriyama, who makes bamboo baskets in Ōita, Japan.\u003cbr\u003eHis creations are unparalleled in Japan for their excellent workmanship.","products":[{"product_id":"220627-1","title":"Flower Basket \"Sēkai-Chakago\" \/ Madake bamboo \/ Ōita-JPN 220627-1","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c3fdfed9976c2dc748a197995f05a925.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6970\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large basket is woven with strips of green Madake bamboo.\u003cbr\u003eIt is named “Sēkai-Chakago.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen bamboo refers to Madake bamboo freshly cut while still retaining its natural green color.\u003cbr\u003eThis basket is woven with strips of green bamboo whose outer skin has been shaved thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy shaving the outer skin, the hard enamel-like layer is removed, giving the surface a softer appearance.\u003cbr\u003eIt also adds a natural sheen, enhancing its beauty.\u003cbr\u003eAnother characteristic is the way it gradually changes over time, turning evenly into a warm amber color.\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\/f85ed1098e6391415c3e2948d0cf9388.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f85ed1098e6391415c3e2948d0cf9388.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6972\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eStanding about 23.62″ tall, its dignified presence is striking.\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\/ac4c1ef2c7d546cb9af511364cf370ae.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ac4c1ef2c7d546cb9af511364cf370ae.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6973\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/a856be673f749148edd580c7f8514118.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/a856be673f749148edd580c7f8514118.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6974\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe upper part of the basket is woven with the technique called “Sēkai-ami.”\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\/51fbe8189f2c1cb64a07bf02873ec9ae.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/51fbe8189f2c1cb64a07bf02873ec9ae.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6980\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhen light falls on it, shadows appear that evoke the waves of the blue sea. This distinctive weave makes the basket truly unique.\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\/f3b5d073a3ef60bbd1acbc6aa3b8a4c4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f3b5d073a3ef60bbd1acbc6aa3b8a4c4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6975\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c5f3f6a1b154daca0f8a8ad4b568c7e8.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c5f3f6a1b154daca0f8a8ad4b568c7e8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6977\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eSeen from above, the refined finish is evident, with Tsudura-fuji vines secured at the rim as accents.\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\/36f6f57dbf8c96dba46c481339c42e7f.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/36f6f57dbf8c96dba46c481339c42e7f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6978\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5508-4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5508-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31577\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chakago is a basket used to collect picked tea leaves, carried on the back.\u003cbr\u003eThe actual baskets are said to be about four times this size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis version has been made much slimmer, with the addition of the Sēkai-ami.\u003c\/p\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 is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_6157-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_6157-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6983\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_6153-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_6153-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6984\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt pairs beautifully with wildflowers or branches, the basket and the flowers enhancing each other.\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\/DSC_6171-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_6171-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6985\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_7419.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_7419.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21792\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is the basket with flowers arranged in it at Mr. Kiriyama’s solo exhibition.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis basket is at the stage where the green has faded moderately and amber tones are beginning to emerge.\u003cbr\u003eIt will serve as a practical companion for flower lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_7420.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21790\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a piece that never tires the eye—\u003cbr\u003esometimes serving as a flower vessel, sometimes simply placed as an interior object to be enjoyed.\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\/72a62e8588676cba1c5ff37934304198.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6986\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the color of green bamboo may vary depending on when it was harvested and the condition of the material.\u003cbr\u003eSome pieces may have a deeper green tone, while others may appear lighter or slightly yellowish.\u003cbr\u003eWe kindly ask for your understanding that returns cannot be accepted for this reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Bamboo Baskets by Hiromi Kiriyama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach basket begins with carefully selected Green Bamboo or Tsudura-fuji vines.\u003cbr\u003eFrom harvesting and preparing the materials to weaving the basket itself,\u003cbr\u003eevery step is approached with attentiveness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Kiriyama creates baskets with a clear sense of proportion and balance,\u003cbr\u003ewhile always considering how the piece will fit naturally into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese finely crafted baskets, made from polished Green Bamboo and Tsudura-fuji,\u003cbr\u003ecombine a quiet strength with refined design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir finish reflects the high level of skill unique to his workshop.\u003cbr\u003eThe variety of sizes and shapes has also evolved by listening to the voices of those who use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the pleasures of these baskets is watching their fresh green gradually deepen\u003cbr\u003einto a warm amber hue over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond their exceptional quality, each piece is designed to be practical.\u003cbr\u003eThey are baskets meant to accompany daily life for many years to come.\u003c\/p\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":42729560440981,"sku":"220627-1","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/products\/DSC_6155.jpg?v=1741836582"}],"url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/collections\/kiriyamas.oembed","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}