{"product_id":"3115416","title":"Stock Basket \/ Kok Grass \/ THA 3115416","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis basket is woven from Kok, a type of grass that grows naturally around marshy areas in Thailand.\u003cbr\u003eOn this page, we introduce two circle-shaped baskets with handles on both sides of the rim—\u003cbr\u003ea shallow small size and a deeper large size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0503.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32005\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\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=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32010 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the artisans are women between their 30s and 70s, working in village groups or with their families to carry on the craft of basket weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there are also male artisans, most of them primarily work in agriculture and help with Kok weaving only during busy production periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with Krajood weaving, young artisans are still few. \u003cbr\u003eHowever, the value of natural material products like these is being rediscovered in Thailand,\u003cbr\u003eand more young people are beginning to appreciate and use these baskets.\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\/230201_36-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_36-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32007\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eKok is thoroughly sun-dried after harvesting.\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\/230201_35.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_35.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32008\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAfter drying, The Kok is woven using gozame-ami, a technique where horizontal stalks are woven alternately over and under vertical ones. The weave has a rustic, relaxed feel.\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\/230201_42.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_42.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32009\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhile Kok basket bags are typically made using twisted ropes, this piece is woven with the material in its natural 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\/230201_21.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32011\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eA wooden frame is used to guide the shape as the basket is built up from the base.\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\/230201_33.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_33.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32012\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe rim is secured by weaving in the same \u003cstrong\u003estalks\u003c\/strong\u003e used to construct the body.\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\/230201_34.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_34.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32013\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is the basket seen from above.\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\/230201_37.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_37.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32014\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handles are also made from Kok. Several strands are braided together to form the grip.\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\/230201_38.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_38.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32015\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the underside of the basket. The bottom is woven tightly with minimal gaps.\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\/230201_41.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_41.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32017\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe small and large sizes can be nested like this.\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\/230201_28.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_28.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32026\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eNow, let us introduce them one by 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\/230201_30.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_30.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32018\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the shallow 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\/DSC_0397.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0397.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32019\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0398-4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0398-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32023\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0551-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0551-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32024\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eShown here being used as a fruit stock basket.\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\/230201_29-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/230201_29-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32029\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the deeper large 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\/DSC_0395.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0395.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32030\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0396.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0396.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32031\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0562-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0562-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32033\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere, the large size is used for storing root vegetables.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handled basket has a gentle, open mouth and just the right depth.\u003c\/p\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_0504-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32034\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may serve as a tool basket for gardening tools like trowels or pruning shears.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s also great for holding freshly harvested vegetables, or as a cover for a plant pot.\u003cbr\u003eYou can use it to store food, keep slippers by the door, or organize everyday items.\u003c\/p\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_0399.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32035\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend keeping the basket in a well-ventilated indoor space\u003cbr\u003ewhere humidity does not accumulate.\u003cbr\u003eInstead of placing it directly on the floor, try keeping it on a higher shelf.\u003cbr\u003eIf you live in a two-story home, the second floor is preferable to the ground floor.\u003c\/p\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_0424-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32036\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its gentle texture and light feel, this Kok basket is a pleasure to hold.\u003cbr\u003eWe hope you’ll enjoy using it in many different settings.\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\/230201_24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32037\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Kok Craft in Thailand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grass known as “Kok” in Thai is a member of the sedge family that grows naturally in wetlands.\u003cbr\u003eIt is believed to be a type of grass also known in Japan as “suge,” a name shared by thousands of species worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, suge is traditionally used to make hats, straw raincoats, and ropes.\u003cbr\u003eSimilarly, Kok in Thailand can be twisted by hand to create strong cords for craftwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKok can be harvested year-round in Thailand,\u003cbr\u003ethough it is said that better-quality grass is obtained outside of the dry season (January to April).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessing methods vary—some use thick stems that are split to different widths for weaving,\u003cbr\u003eothers twist stems into ropes before weaving, peel them into thin sheets for wrapping, or shave them down.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a material known for its flexibility in use.\u003cbr\u003eBasket bags are shaped using wooden molds, while mats and similar items are woven entirely by hand without molds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces introduced here are made in “Isan,”\u003cbr\u003ea broad highland region at about 200 meters elevation in northeastern Thailand, known for its gentle undulating terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthern Isan – Buriram Province, which borders Cambodia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorthern Isan – Nakhon Phanom Province, along the Mekong River, bordering Laos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":43561216409749,"sku":"3115416-3","price":2420.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":43561216442517,"sku":"3115416-1","price":3080.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/DSC_0504.jpg?v=1741836076","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/3115416","provider":"市川籠店 | 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