{"product_id":"210116","title":"Oval Serving Tray with Handle “Type D” \/ Suzutake Bamboo \/ Iwate-JPN 210116","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_197.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17691\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an Oval Serving Tray with Handles, handwoven from Suzutake bamboo.\u003cbr\u003eEven among oval-shaped baskets, the finish varies slightly depending on the artisan.\u003cbr\u003eFor this reason, we categorize them into Types A, B, C, and D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page introduces the Type D version.\u003cbr\u003eThe alphabetical labels (A, B, etc.) simply indicate shape differences based on the maker.\u003cbr\u003eThey do not reflect any ranking in terms of quality or craftsmanship.\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\/211010_189.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17692\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type D oval serving tray comes in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large.\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\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_207.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_207.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17693\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAll types share the same weaving technique and rim construction.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_208.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_208.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17694\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThin strips of Suzutake bamboo are used, with the glossy outer skin facing upward, and woven in the \u003cem\u003egozame-ami\u003c\/em\u003e (mat-style) pattern.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_204.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_204.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17695\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe rim is finished with a strong wrapping technique called \u003cem\u003eyahazu-maki\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_206.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_206.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17696\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEven the core of the rim is made from Suzutake, and additional strips are wrapped around it to complete the edge.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_211.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_211.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17698\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHandles are attached at both ends of the oval shape.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_212.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_212.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17699\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThey allow for easy carrying or hanging with an S-hook. When viewed from the underside, you can see how the vertical strips are folded back and woven into the horizontal structure to complete the form.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_210.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_210.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17700\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is a view of the entire underside. The inner side of the bamboo (the more fibrous surface) faces outward here, but the weave is just as neat and well-constructed.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_194.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_194.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17701\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe three sizes can be stacked neatly together. When nested, they store compactly and save space.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\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\/211010_200.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17702\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the Small size. Please note that there may be some individual variation in dimensions—typically around \u003cstrong\u003e0.39″ to 0.79″\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_203.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_203.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17703\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt is suitable for holding one serving of noodles such as soba.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_199.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_199.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17704\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the Medium size. It also shows individual variation of about \u003cstrong\u003e0.39″ to 0.79″\u003c\/strong\u003e in size.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_202.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_202.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17705\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt can hold enough for about two to three servings of noodles.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_198.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_198.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17706\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the Large size. As with the others, there may be individual variation of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.39″ to 0.79″\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_201.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_201.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17707\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt can accommodate approximately three to four servings of noodles.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_196.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_196.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17708\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAmong the four types, Type D falls in the middle in terms of size. It has a classic, balanced form that many people imagine when thinking of a handled oval strainer—a dependable and straightforward design that offers a sense of assurance.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_219.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/211010_219.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17718\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIn some areas, the bamboo may show purplish discoloration like this. This is a natural color variation that occurs during growth, when sunlight reaches the stalk through gaps in the outer skin. Due to bamboo shortages, such pieces may appear more frequently. Please rest assured that these are not defects.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\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\/211010_192.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17710\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use it not only for serving soba or udon,\u003cbr\u003ebut also as a plate for bread or rice balls, or to present sweets on the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn its region of origin, this type is often simply called a strainer or \u003cem\u003emoriki\u003c\/em\u003e (serving tray),\u003cbr\u003ereflecting its versatile role in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuzutake bamboo is known for its glossy surface, soft yet resilient texture, and overall durability.\u003cbr\u003eOne of its pleasures is the way it gradually deepens in color over time—\u003cbr\u003efrom pale green to a warm amber tone.\u003cbr\u003eEven after years of use, washing it with water brings back a natural sheen to the surface,\u003cbr\u003ea sign of just how exceptional the material is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its distinctive shape and ease of use,\u003cbr\u003ethis is a piece that fits comfortably in the hand and will serve you well for many years.\u003cbr\u003ePlease choose the size that best suits your needs.\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\/211010_193.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17711\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzutake Craft from Torigoe, Iwate Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorigoe is a small village located in Ichinohe Town, Ninohe District, in the northern part of Iwate Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003eIt is well known as a traditional center of Suzutake bamboo craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Suzutake bamboo that grows in the Torigoe region is said to be especially strong and flexible.\u003cbr\u003eFor over a thousand years, people in the area have used it to weave durable and practical baskets and tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, since around 2015, many areas of Iwate have experienced a widespread dieback of Suzutake bamboo,\u003cbr\u003emaking it increasingly difficult to secure high-quality material.\u003cbr\u003eSince then, sourcing good-quality material has become much more difficult,\u003cbr\u003emaking Suzutake craft even more precious today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that once every 120 years, the bamboo reaches the end of its life cycle,\u003cbr\u003eproduces small yellow flowers, and then dies off.\u003cbr\u003eAfter that, it may take 10 to 20 years for new shoots to grow tall enough to be used in bamboo craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven for the artisans who have worked with Suzutake for many years, this is an unprecedented challenge.\u003cbr\u003eAnd yet, to keep their craft alive, they continue to walk the mountains carefully,\u003cbr\u003egathering what little bamboo they can find—\u003cbr\u003esometimes just a fraction of what was once available—and carrying on the tradition with care.\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":"small","offer_id":43505041342613,"sku":"210116-3","price":4840.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"medium","offer_id":43505041375381,"sku":"210116-2","price":5060.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"large","offer_id":43505041408149,"sku":"210116-1","price":5280.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/211010_197.jpg?v=1741836305","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/210116","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}