{"product_id":"340206","title":"“Zogata” Basket \/ Pine Root \/ POL 340206","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8447 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/005abe7f12bcc1a0a647e220c74117ee-1024x683.jpg\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis basket is made by Mr. Zogata, who lives in the village of Jaworzynka in the Beskid Mountains of southern Poland—near the border with Croatia, further south of Kraków—and by his apprentice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is woven from the roots of spruce, a pine tree growing in Europe, similar to the Yezo spruce of Japan.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally, large-sized Zogata baskets were made for mushroom hunting, blueberry gathering, and for harvesting and storing potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we introduce miniature versions of those harvest baskets, each small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. These have a structure not found in Japanese baskets, making them very distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-38448 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/fot.-Paulina-Adamska_Serfenta-1-2.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Poland, roots are harvested by digging them from the soil after spotting those visible on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-38449 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/fot.-Rafal-Solinski_Serfenta-1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, where bamboo, grasses, vines, and bark are abundant, basketry using roots is hardly heard of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut in Poland, a country much farther north than Hokkaidō and with a colder climate, roots are a precious material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-38450 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/fot.-Rafal-Solinski_Serfenta-2.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince they are “roots,” they are not straight like bamboo, but full of curves and twists. The roots are washed, selected, split into strips, and otherwise prepared before weaving begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe baskets made in this way truly embody the phrase “gifts of the forest.” It may sound a little exaggerated, but they could even be called a “crystallization” of the union between people and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-38446 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/fot.-Rafal-Solinski_Serfenta-5.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is Mr. Zogata, the maker of these baskets, living in the village of Silesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly Mr. Zogata and his apprentice make Zogata baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-38451\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/fot.-Rafal-Solinski_Serfenta-9-683x1024.jpg\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8423\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/d6c671f47159b35d92a2764403e9ac7f.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we introduce four sizes: S, M, L, and XL.\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\/650c6d3ba975dc11ec0ea0e67f75ac0a.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8424\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/650c6d3ba975dc11ec0ea0e67f75ac0a.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe whole basket is woven by alternating pine roots for the horizontal weavers and strips of ash wood for the verticals.\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\/ddf8c2e90e1bbe694e4520d1a951dba3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8425\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ddf8c2e90e1bbe694e4520d1a951dba3.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe pine roots are used for the fibrous parts, becoming the horizontal weavers.\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\/5d37e1455bf930160e88406eef101dfa.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8432\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/5d37e1455bf930160e88406eef101dfa.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhen you touch the basket, you can feel the soft fibers. They do not catch on the hand, but give a gentle touch.\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\/b29804b8c87550c3044736fbd55c269f.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8426\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/b29804b8c87550c3044736fbd55c269f.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eFor the rim, small pine roots with bark left on are used, wrapped around in spirals.\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\/f5a4fbca0334ec8f3fe6697314ad3703.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8427\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f5a4fbca0334ec8f3fe6697314ad3703.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEach one is wrapped tightly, creating a firm and solid rim.\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\/c702afc9804aefc69b50b5b720a7ca77.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8428\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c702afc9804aefc69b50b5b720a7ca77.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAsh branches are used for the handles.\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\/b9384dce432167cba9c3d1071b7fc7fe.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8429\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/b9384dce432167cba9c3d1071b7fc7fe.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handles pass through the basket sides and are fixed at the bottom with pine roots as well.\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\/80de46fabf4bbb75a433dbfe7babac71.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8430\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/80de46fabf4bbb75a433dbfe7babac71.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is the underside of the basket. Beechwood legs in a cross shape are attached, and these are tied in place with small pine roots.\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\/33234bd96092f6dd01fb28e4180cc5fa.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8431\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/33234bd96092f6dd01fb28e4180cc5fa.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThese legs reinforce the basket and stabilize the bottom, while also adding an accent to the design.\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\/7c10cf4a599fd2acb79e74efdbcdc15b.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8435\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/7c10cf4a599fd2acb79e74efdbcdc15b.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eNow, let us look at each size. This is the S 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\/DSC_8088.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-24718\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8088.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe S size is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.\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_0085.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8436\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0085.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt is just right for keeping small items such as seals or stamps.\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_0086.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8437\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0086.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handle can also be hung up.\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_7811.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-24231\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_7811.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere, the S size holds branches of Itea.\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\/2a24385af313b51102468cfabd4a977a.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8438\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/2a24385af313b51102468cfabd4a977a.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the M 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\/DSC_8087.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-24719\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8087.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\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_0084.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8439\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0084.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere the M size holds stationery. It also works well for cosmetics.\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_7807.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-24232\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_7807.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe fresh tones of the Zogata basket go well with flowers and greenery. Here, the M size holds mountain hydrangea.\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\/a1a0528f088a447e79c74b52464ae364.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8440\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/a1a0528f088a447e79c74b52464ae364.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the L 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\/DSC_8086.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-24720\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8086.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\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_0083.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8441\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0083.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere the L size holds a rice paddle.\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_7809.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-24233\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_7809.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere, the L size holds Chinese bellflowers and Chloranthus serratus. The wide mouth of the basket holds even large leaves well.\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\/4962ccafc84759d45d6af74fc13a5ebe.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8442\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/4962ccafc84759d45d6af74fc13a5ebe.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the XL 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\/DSC_8085.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-24721\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_8085.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\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_0082.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8443\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_0082.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere the XL size holds cooking utensils.\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_7818.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-24314\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_7818.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere, the XL size holds white kerria. The mint-like leaves suit the Zogata basket well.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-24235\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_7808.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the dining table or in the kitchen, it works as a cutlery holder.\u003cbr\u003eOn a desk it can hold colored pencils or pens, and in the larger size even a calculator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-24316\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_7817.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also place a glass or vase inside and display flowers, or use it as a small planter holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor farming families in Jaworzynka, the village where Mr. Zogata lives, baskets were essential tools.\u003cbr\u003eThey were used for harvesting mushrooms, blueberries, and potatoes,\u003cbr\u003eand also for storing potatoes, rice husks, and sawdust.\u003cbr\u003eThey were also often used for shopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8445\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/35a1558605b02d7abe957e40dc27817c.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of buying manufactured goods,\u003cbr\u003emountain villagers honed their basketry skills and passed them on to the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-38452\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/fot.-Rafal-Solinski_Serfenta-3.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, very large harvest baskets are hardly made anymore,\u003cbr\u003ebut these miniature versions carry on their spirit.\u003cbr\u003eWe hope you enjoy them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease choose the size that best suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-8446\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c7be1b7f6b30d3feff0f766c1e01d960.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto credit: Serfenta\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":43505051893909,"sku":"340206-5","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":43505051926677,"sku":"340206-1","price":15400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":43505051959445,"sku":"340206-3","price":17600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Extra large","offer_id":43505051992213,"sku":"340206-4","price":20900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/DSC_7808.jpg?v=1741836268","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/340206","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}