{"product_id":"1510593","title":"Storage Basket Petit \/ Walnut Bark \/ Iwate-JPN 1510593","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15487\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_127.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are baskets woven from the bark of the Sawa-gurumi (Japanese Walnut) tree.\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-14836 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5856-1-1024x678.jpg\" height=\"678\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"block-36961183-d9dc-4148-b1ef-aa8ca2085061\"\u003eThere are two main types of walnuts used for Basket weaving in Japan. One near a stream(Sawa-gurumi) and one in the mountains(Yama-gurumi). Walnuts close to the stream（Sawa-gurumi) are used for this basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"block-1d34c501-19df-4f75-b9cb-9d0ecb2d2ea3\"\u003eUnlike the mountain walnuts（Yama-gurumi), which are found in the mountains and can be eaten, the fruits of the Sawa-gurumi walnut are not edible, and the seeds are carried far away by the flow of nearby streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"block-73d76e0f-0b21-4aaa-a3d3-aa78bb9ba636\"\u003eWalnut bark is harvested at its peak from spring to the rainy season, when the material is rich in moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-14837\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5853-2-1024x678.jpg\" height=\"678\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eYoung trees in their second or third year are used for basketwork.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15401\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5881-2-1024x678.jpg\" height=\"678\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Sawa-gurumi walnut tree grows in stumps like this.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15403\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5858-3-1024x678.jpg\" height=\"678\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAt the end of the tree, it branches off like this.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-14839\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5912-1-1024x678.jpg\" height=\"678\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThey don’t cut all the branches that are standing on the stump, but we cut down two or three of them.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-14843\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5873-2-1024x678.jpg\" height=\"678\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe freshly cut branches have a silvery glow in the sun.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-14840\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5949-1024x678.jpg\" height=\"678\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThey cut into the bark of the cut branches and peel off the bark from the core.This is the freshly cut bark.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-14842\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5932-1024x678.jpg\" height=\"678\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe inside of the bark(=core) is a fresh cream color when freshly cut, but it turns into a deep dark brown as time passes. The core of the bark is returned to the mountain. After a year, they will be soft and decomposed, ready to return to the soil.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-14841\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5978-1-1024x678.jpg\" height=\"678\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is a bark after it has been removed for a while. The bark on the backside that you can see on the surface is turning brown. After this, the color will deepen further.\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-15405\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_5893-2.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15488\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_126.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are small baskets made using this walnut bark.\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\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_131.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15489\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_131.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWe will deliver one of several types. Please note that you cannot specify the type. *The items shown in the photo are just examples.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_136.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15490\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_136.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe bark of the walnut tree is peeled and split into strips about 1cm(0.39″) wide, and then woven together. The natural texture of the tree, which grows wild in the mountains, is preserved.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_139.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15493\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_139.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is a type of weaving that leaves gaps.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_134.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15491\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_134.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe strips are also wrapped around the rim, leaving a gap.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_140.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15494\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_140.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThere may be slight differences between items, and the length may vary by 1 to 2cm(0.39“〜0.79”).\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_141.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15495\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_141.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eOccasionally, you may see cracks like this, but please understand that this is a characteristic of natural materials. Please note that this does not constitute a defective product.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_137.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15496\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_137.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is woven using the light brown “outer skin” of walnut bark for the rim and the deep brown “inner skin” for the sides.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_138.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15497\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_138.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis one is woven using “back skin” for both the rim and the sides,\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_126-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15502\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_126-1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ebut, if you look at the basket on the far right, you will see that the short sides are woven in a check pattern, with the outer skin and back skin alternating.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_132.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15498\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_132.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThere are also other variations, such as those with the outer skin and back skin woven together at random. Please note that the type of product you receive may differ depending on when it is delivered.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is useful for storing stationery, eyedrops, ointments and other small items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooks like it would be just right for a shop card holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely walnut basket.\u003cbr\u003eThe rich texture of walnut bark will fit in with any room, making it a great interior decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15500\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_130.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave it to us to decide what type to send. \u003cbr\u003eLook forward to its arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-15499\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_128.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e–An original and unique bark work in Iwate pref.–\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the rich natural environment of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, \u003cbr\u003ethese people work with walnut bark and wild grape vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir creations are varied in design and size,\u003cbr\u003eand are always a delight to the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey walk through the mountains of Iwate to personally select and gather the best quality wood. \u003cbr\u003eThey carefully prepares the materials, spares no effort before starting to weave,\u003cbr\u003eand has a unique design and approach to basket making \u003cbr\u003ethat sets him apart from others in every way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45299933347989,"sku":"1510593","price":2420.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/210802_133.jpg?v=1741835318","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/1510593","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}