{"product_id":"230611-1","title":"Coaster \/ Shell Ginger \/ Taketomi, Okinawa-JPN 230611-1","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_30-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43111\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a coaster made on Taketomi Island in Okinawa.\u003cbr\u003eIt is made using shell ginger.\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 decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/57fdcbc833b67acec435c6e0e8cd04f9-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6486 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell ginger is a perennial plant classified in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, and the Alpinia genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also used as an aromatic fragrance and in tea, and its scent is also recognized as an effective insect repellent.\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 is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_30-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_30-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43074\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe bark of the straight stems of shell ginger is used. The bark can be peeled off in layers until it reaches the core, and each layer is dried. The dried stem bark naturally curls up and becomes hard.\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\/240801_34.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_34.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43076\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe stems of the shell ginger are bound together with cotton thread, two to four at a time, to form a “bamboo blind”.\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\/240801_29.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_29.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43075\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eSometimes you may see something that looks like a stain on the bark of the stem, but we hope you will see this as a natural pattern. Also, as the original was made in a large size and then cut, you may see marks from that process. Please understand this in advance.\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\/240801_33.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_33.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43078\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAs you can see in the photo, there are individual differences in the color and shade of shell ginger. Please leave it to us to decide what we will send you.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\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_36-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43104\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe curly cross-section of the dried stem bark, which has a different shape for each, is also pleasing to the eye. The fact that the bunch of stems is irregular is also unique to nature.\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\/240801_37.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_37.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43079\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe edge of the coaster is made from a single piece of shell ginger rope. The rope is made from the dried and shredded bark of the shell ginger stem.\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\/240801_31.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_31.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43080\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eApplying rope to the edge increases the strength of the coaster. You can feel the careful craftsmanship.\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\/240801_35.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/240801_35.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43077\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe weaving is cool and refreshing, making you want to have a cold drink.\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\/240801_30-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43082\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes well with cold or iced tea, herbal tea, and also with coffee in a mug, beer glasses, wine glasses, and other patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing coasters makes your drink look much better and more delicious.\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_36-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43228\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother nice thing is that when you put a glass or cup on the table, it doesn’t make a noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as using it as a coaster, you could also use it like a plate to put small snacks on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it gets wet, leaving it as it is can cause mold and discoloration, \u003cbr\u003eso please wipe it thoroughly with a dry cloth and hang it up to dry well. \u003cbr\u003eThe best way to use it is to dry it thoroughly each time you use it, and then use it again the next time.\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_35-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43083\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese coasters give off a subtle scent of shell ginger.\u003cbr\u003eThey have a good amount of resilience and gloss, and despite their compact size, they give off the charm of shell ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture of this coaster blends in well with the table, \u003cbr\u003emaking it easy to use even for those who are using a coaster for the first time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, for those who already have several coasters, \u003cbr\u003eyou can enjoy choosing which one to use today as a coaster with a cool weaving pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enjoy a relaxing drink time.\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_32-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43085\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__Okinawa’s Basket Making__\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkinawa Prefecture consists of a group of small islands that make up the territory of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, \u003cbr\u003eknown as the Ryukyu Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Amami Islands, Okinawa Islands, Miyako Islands and Yaeyama Islands are collectively referred to as the Ryukyu Islands, \u003cbr\u003eand of these, only the Amami Islands currently belong to Kagoshima Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants grown on the islands, which form the boundary between the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea. \u003cbr\u003eOcean and the East China Sea are different in color from those grown in other parts of Japan,\u003cbr\u003eand are transformed by human hands into everyday tools to support people’s lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the small size of each island, the plants that grow in the thrive in the tropical climate and beautiful blue skies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45446558744725,"sku":"230611-1","price":880.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/240801_30.jpg?v=1741835136","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/230611-1","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}