{"product_id":"311429","title":"Square Tray \/ Akebi, Walnut \/ Yamagata-JPN 311429","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_113.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28253\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are square-shaped trays made from walnut bark and akebi vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat surfaces of walnut bark are combined with the fine strands of akebi vine,\u003cbr\u003ecreating a beautiful weaving pattern and balanced design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_119.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28255\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: Small 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 is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_126.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_126.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28256\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe overall structure is formed by a lattice base woven from akebi vine.\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\/220701_127.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_127.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28257\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWalnut bark is then interwoven into this akebi lattice base. (The weaving pattern may vary slightly depending on how the walnut strips are inserted.)\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\/220701_129.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_129.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28258\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe outer and inner sides of walnut bark have different colors: the outer side is a pale brown, while the inner side has a deep, dark tone.\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\/220701_124.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_124.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28259\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe rim is simply made by folding back the akebi vine or walnut bark. Because of the tight angles, some small cracks may appear—these are natural features of the material and not defects.\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\/220701_125.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_125.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28260\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe combination of brown akebi, pale walnut bark, and dark inner bark creates subtle color variations and a rich natural tone.\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\/220701_130.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_130.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28263\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe four corners are gently lifted upward, forming a soft square shape.\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\/220701_118-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_118-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28264\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBoth the Small and Large sizes share this same upward-angled form.\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\/220701_128.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_128.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28262\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is the reverse side of the tray.\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\/220701_121.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_121.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28265\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eNow, let us introduce each size. This is the Small size.\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\/220701_123.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_123.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28266\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.\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\/220701_120.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_120.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28267\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the Large size, about four times the size of the Small one.\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\/220701_122.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_122.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28268\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt’s enjoyable to see how the look changes depending on how you place it.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\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_0907-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31902\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eDepending on the maker and available materials, each piece comes in a unique combination.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\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_0909-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31903\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThese are examples of the pieces we have received.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\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_5324.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38163\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\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_0910.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31901\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePlease allow us to select the weaving pattern for you.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_115.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28269\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Small size is perfect as a tray for keys or watches,\u003cbr\u003eor in the kitchen for keeping garlic or other small items.\u003cbr\u003eThe Large size can be used to hold fruits, amenities, or accessories with a piece of cloth underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese trays beautifully showcase the natural texture of akebi vine and walnut bark.\u003cbr\u003ePlease choose your preferred size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28270\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__Shapes born from the rich materials of Yamagata, captivating the heart__\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing natural materials from the mountains—wild grape, walnut, akebi vine, and matatabi vine—\u003cbr\u003ecraftswoman \u003cstrong\u003eKaoru Saito\u003c\/strong\u003e creates one-of-a-kind basketry pieces and\u003cbr\u003edelicately elegant forms that you can’t find anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many years, she has ventured into the mountains herself to gather materials\u003cbr\u003eand create baskets entirely from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaoru is also a master craftswoman known for producing finely woven, high-quality wild grape handbags.\u003cbr\u003eThe accessories and ornaments she creates from multiple natural materials are not only beautifully refined\u003cbr\u003ebut also carry a sense of playfulness and thoughtful design for the user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe has an intimate understanding of each material\u003cbr\u003eand is herself a frequent user of baskets, accessories, and small handmade items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaoru continues to listen closely to the voices of her customers,\u003cbr\u003econstantly studying how her creations can be made easier, more beautiful, and more enjoyable to use.\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":43842862383253,"sku":"311429-1","price":2310.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":43842862416021,"sku":"311429-2","price":8470.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/220701_113.jpg?v=1741835865","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/311429","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}