{"product_id":"340225-1","title":"Picnic Basket \/ Willow \/ POL 340225-1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we introduce a picnic basket with an arched handle and a gently raised opening, giving it a distinctive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27316 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_3.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\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-39219 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/IMG_5303.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basket is handmade by Marian,\u003cbr\u003ewho lives in Podkarpackie in southeastern Poland,\u003cbr\u003ea region that borders Ukraine to the east and Slovakia to the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39221\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/22-1.jpeg\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWillow branches come with bark in many shades, but for this basket the bark has been carefully stripped away.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39217\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/14.jpeg\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe weaving is done with these prepared “peeled willows.”\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39218\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/15.jpeg\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eEach basket is woven carefully, strip by strip, using wooden molds that match its shape.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39226\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/7.jpeg\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-39216\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/3.jpeg\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27317\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9502.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-2 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_9.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27318\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_9.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe peeled willow here has a light, orange-brown color, giving the basket a bright and refreshing look.\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\/220701_10.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27319\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_10.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe branches are boiled in a large kettle to soften them, and once the outer bark is removed, smooth reddish-brown rods appear.\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\/220701_16.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27320\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_16.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBoth the uprights and the weavers are made of willow. Looking closely, you will notice each strip has its own character. While the willow is flexible, the finished basket is firm and sturdy.\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\/828c055404f25b0c728a0b36a827db9a-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27338\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/828c055404f25b0c728a0b36a827db9a-1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIn some places you can see the cut ends of the branches.\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\/abccb243c171bf8d70279fa142f74202-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27321\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/abccb243c171bf8d70279fa142f74202-2.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAs shown in the photos, you may also notice thin peeling on the surface of the strips,\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\/c065fbcb5a1bc3e70c335a14a5522df6-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27337\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c065fbcb5a1bc3e70c335a14a5522df6-1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eslight warping, cracks, or dents. These are natural characteristics of the material 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\/220701_7.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27322\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_7.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is the rim. The vertical willow strips are woven into it, finishing it off and adding an accent 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\/220701_8.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27323\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_8.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is the rim seen from above. It is firmly made.\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\/220701_13.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27327\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_13.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handle is also made with willow as the core, firmly fixed in place.\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\/220701_11.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27324\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_11.jpg\" height=\"800\" 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\/220701_12.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27325\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_12.jpg\" height=\"800\" 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\/220701_14.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27328\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_14.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe bottom is woven of willow as well, with sufficient strength.\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\/5d8f3860b4d532fb81f824aed464648f-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27335\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/5d8f3860b4d532fb81f824aed464648f-1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eOn the handles, you may see cracks on the surface of the strips,\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\/8d6e01993fbb7dba00e2e4ec0ac0e188-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27336\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/8d6e01993fbb7dba00e2e4ec0ac0e188-1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eor on the bottom as well, cracks in the strips may appear. These, too, are natural characteristics of the material, arising in the making process. Please understand this in advance.\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\/220701_15.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27329\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_15.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt is sized to carry as a basket bag, yet has a large capacity to hold many belongings.\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\/220701_17.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27330\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_17.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIts most distinctive feature is the opening. The gently rising line of the rim gives it a soft and gentle impression.\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_9514.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27331\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9514.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eFor everyday outings, and for shopping.\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_9515.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27332\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9515.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27340\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9527-1.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name suggests, it makes you want to pack lunches and bottles and head out for a picnic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced in a room, it also serves well as a storage basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27339\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9514-1.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this willow basket in many settings for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-27341\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_4.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":"Default Title","offer_id":43505052549269,"sku":"340225-1","price":25300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/DSC_9515.jpg?v=1741836245","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/340225-1","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}