{"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":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/240801_71.jpg?v=1744613337","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/220401-2","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}