{"product_id":"321108-1","title":"Handled Storage Basket A4 (Magazine Rack) \/ White Bamboo \/ Kagoshima-JPN 321108-1","description":"\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=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/8008ae01d1614d5d2e669f0f2481f4e5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15087 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKagoshima Prefecture is known as a “bamboo kingdom,” with one of the largest bamboo forest areas in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eRoughly half of these forests are made up of thick, vigorous Moso bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Moso bamboo has dense, hard walls, it takes a great deal of effort to split it into thin strips.\u003cbr\u003eAs a result, it is most commonly used for making kitchen tools like bamboo spatulas or cutlery such as spoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven items such as baskets and strainers are typically made from Madake bamboo.\u003cbr\u003eCompared to Moso, Madake has thinner walls, making it much easier to produce long, thin strips.\u003cbr\u003eIn other words, it is well suited for preparing materials used in basket weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a handled storage basket made from \u003cem\u003ewhite bamboo\u003c\/em\u003e—\u003cbr\u003egreen Madake that has been heat-treated and sun-dried to remove its natural oils and color.\u003cbr\u003eIt is sized to fit A4 paper.\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\/adb65fc61bab96946293e8d6a41c0329.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15088\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen placed horizontally, A4-size paper fits perfectly inside this basket.\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\/2564bf31d96ed1e45f78c0759288bd2d-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/2564bf31d96ed1e45f78c0759288bd2d-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-821\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIn Kyushu, handled baskets are often known as \u003cem\u003ebento boxes\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003etofu baskets\u003c\/em\u003e. This piece uses the same traditional techniques but is adapted to a more practical, modern size.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/585c7136f208a6c5edebf497caf1c7e9-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/585c7136f208a6c5edebf497caf1c7e9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-822\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe basket is woven using a method called \u003cem\u003eHishigi-ami\u003c\/em\u003e, where horizontal strips alternate between wide and narrow widths in a clean, rhythmic pattern.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/3d2cef0c2cf3d213c68ac7d7fd44f7b0-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/3d2cef0c2cf3d213c68ac7d7fd44f7b0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-823\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe smooth, lustrous white bamboo adds a sense of elegance, and the weaving is perfectly aligned with a refined and orderly appearance.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/909525e6b0b136eba5b038241f6889d2-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/909525e6b0b136eba5b038241f6889d2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-824\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handle is also made from white bamboo, carefully heat-bent and attached to the basket.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/edc51b0519b45f2ab44ed5ff0eb8dfe2-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/edc51b0519b45f2ab44ed5ff0eb8dfe2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-825\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe movable joints of the handle and the fittings around the rim are fastened with brass nails, which blend in naturally and do not disrupt the overall aesthetic.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/7f9184ba29b7910963da350156a374dc-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/7f9184ba29b7910963da350156a374dc-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-826\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe tips of the brass nails are bent inward neatly on the inside of the rim. Please handle with care, just to be safe.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f49de80cb38310d579db8e25ebaf3682.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f49de80cb38310d579db8e25ebaf3682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-831\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAs you can see, the vertical strips and the rim are secured with thin brass nails.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/58d585ca801d25bf1eb91acab4ba2141-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/58d585ca801d25bf1eb91acab4ba2141-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-827\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is a view of the basket’s corner from above—the hard bamboo has been bent with precision using heat. Because of this process, slight scorch marks may remain on the inside corners.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f268d4c6dbb47beafe771a669ec27d1f.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f268d4c6dbb47beafe771a669ec27d1f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-828\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is the basket viewed from above.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/582e5027bb0dc6f935183682d3ad14ee.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/582e5027bb0dc6f935183682d3ad14ee.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-829\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base is made with wide strips and woven in the \u003cem\u003eIkada-zoko-ami\u003c\/em\u003e style, known for its strength and durability.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9895.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"795\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9895.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27796\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eYou may notice small amounts of adhesive on the tips of the diagonal bamboo strips at the base or along the inner side walls. These are part of the assembly process and not defects.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0031-2-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0031-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35138\"\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_0039-2-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0039-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35139\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe shape of the basket makes it easy to hold magazines, folders, or files.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0071-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0071-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35140\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhen carrying the basket, we recommend holding both handles together. This helps distribute the weight evenly and prevents putting too much stress on one side.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0072-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0072-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35141\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt also works well as a shopping basket.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease avoid lifting the basket by only one handle or by the rim, as this may cause uneven strain.\u003cbr\u003eWhen storing it, you can fold the handles down to keep the basket looking neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0025-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35143\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis white bamboo basket fits A4-sized items laid horizontally and is easy to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pale tone blends beautifully not only with traditional Japanese interiors,\u003cbr\u003ebut also with rooms featuring wooden flooring or white walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also recommended as a magazine rack for holding newspapers or magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0091-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35144\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it could even work well as a casual basket bag for outings.\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy using it in all kinds of settings.\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\/2ced8f906ec4840ef435241dd05a13f6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-830\"\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":43600783409301,"sku":"321108-1","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/DSC_0021-2.jpg?v=1741836038","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/321108-1","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}