{"product_id":"440305-1","title":"Round Basket “Sphere” \/ Willow × Oak \/ BEL 440305-1","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45383\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a handwoven basket with handles, made from willow and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basket’s gentle roundness and sphere-like form inspired its name, “Sphere.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45384\"\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\/250101_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45385 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker is Ms. Jeanny, who lives in Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe works together with her son, Jefke, creating baskets based on traditional European forms while incorporating their own techniques and precision to achieve stronger and more refined results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter working as a teacher and social worker, Jeanny began basket weaving after finding a book on the craft at a library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe was immediately drawn to willow as a material, and soon began studying both willow cultivation and basket weaving techniques under a Dutch maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow with over 25 years of experience, Jeanny continues to weave baskets, respecting traditional techniques while seeking new directions for the future.\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 decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45386 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis round basket, combining thin willow twigs and oak, is one of Jeanny’s signature designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeanny says, “When I design on my own, I always find myself returning to round forms.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe willow used is different from the “weeping willow” often seen in Japan; instead, it grows upright from the ground like rice stalks, forming clusters.\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 decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45388 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many varieties of willow, each with its own color and characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome have thin or thick branches, some long and others short; some are suited to being used with the bark left on, while others reveal a pale surface once the bark is peeled away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors also vary—from reddish and bluish tones to deep browns—so even among willows, there are countless subtle differences in texture and hue.\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 decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45389 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller handled basket with a reddish tone, seen to the right in the photo, is made from the same willow, but woven using the unpeeled twigs as they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a wide range of color variations in willow bark, but this basket represents the more common appearance of willow work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy contrast, this white, finely woven basket is made using willow that has had its bark peeled off, then split even finer with a drawknife into strips measured precisely in millimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the width and thickness of each strip are measured in millimeters,\u003cbr\u003eand the basket is woven carefully around a wooden mold using these slender pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45390\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a highly time-consuming technique, but through it, a “basket like a jewel” is created.\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\/250101_9.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/250101_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45391\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe wide strips running vertically through the basket are oak, while the thin horizontal ones are finely refined willow.\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\/250101_10.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/250101_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45392\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe contrast between oak and willow—their difference in width and color—creates a beautiful harmony.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\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\/250101_7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45395\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe rim of the basket is made with a thick, bark-peeled willow core.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\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\/250101_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45396\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis core is held in place by sandwiching the weave and securing it with fine willow strips, which are wrapped decoratively around 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=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/250101_17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45409\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eA small amount of glue is used inside the rim to ensure stability—please note that this is part of the normal construction.\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\/250101_11.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/250101_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45393\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe joints connecting the handle and the basket are also made of peeled willow. Because the handles are inserted deep into the weave, they are firmly fixed and reliable.\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\/250101_12.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/250101_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45394\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handles are smooth and pleasant to the touch, with a gently polished finish that feels comfortable in the 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\/250101_13.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/250101_13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45397\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe bottom of the basket has a charming, softly rounded shape.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\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\/250101_18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45410\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAt the center of the base, there is a small hole—this is a mark from where the basket was fixed to the mold during weaving, and not a defect.\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\/250101_14.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/250101_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45398\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe creamy tone of the willow will gradually deepen from a pale brown to a warm amber color over time.\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\/250101_15.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/250101_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45399\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt can comfortably hold your wallet, smartphone, a small pouch, key case, and a mini bottle—perfect for outings.\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\/ime440305-1_10.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45404\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis photo shows the size when held in the 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\/ime440305-1_12.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45405\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBecause the basket itself is very light, it is easy to carry even when filled.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45406\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handles form a graceful arch that harmonizes beautifully with the round shape of the basket.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45407\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhen light shines on it, the basket reveals subtle changes in expression depending on the angle.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_14-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45408\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIts soft, creamy white tone pairs easily with any outfit.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\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\/250101_16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45400\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45401\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA softly rounded basket, gentle and airy like a sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts balanced form and warm tones bring a natural sense of calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45402\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on your mood or the season,\u003cbr\u003eyou can place a bandana, handkerchief, or scarf over it as a cover, or wrap it around the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also place a drawstring pouch inside as a lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will completely change the atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime440305-1_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45403\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside your home, it can also serve as a handled storage basket,\u003cbr\u003eadding a soft brightness to the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white willow gives off a subtle sheen,\u003cbr\u003eand the addition of oak brings an even gentler impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe universal appeal of a round form may be something shared across cultures.\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy it both for outings and for storage at home.\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\/250101_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45411\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets by the mother and son duo, Jeanny and Jefke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all began when Jeanny found a book about basketry at a library,\u003cbr\u003emade her first basket, and became fascinated by willow as a material.\u003cbr\u003eFor more than 25 years, she has continued to create baskets,\u003cbr\u003econstantly seeking what she calls “true craftsmanship.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer passion for basket weaving naturally passed on to her son, Jefke,\u003cbr\u003ewho had been by her side since childhood.\u003cbr\u003eAt the age of five, he made his first basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Jefke was eleven, he realized that what he truly wanted to create\u003cbr\u003ewas delicate and finely woven willow work.\u003cbr\u003eEncouraged by his enthusiasm, Jeanny and Jefke spent two years in the Netherlands,\u003cbr\u003etraining under a master known for his intricate willow weaving techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJefke’s finely detailed weaving embodies the essence of European basketry,\u003cbr\u003ewhere, as the saying goes, “from cradle to grave,” baskets are made to serve every need of daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/blogs\/journal\/encounter-jeanny-jefke-belgium-2023-part-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Encounter with Jeanny and Jefke from Belgium (Part 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/blogs\/journal\/encounter-belgium-jeanny-jefke-jewel-like-baskets-part-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewel-Like Baskets from Belgium: Jeanny and Jefke (Part 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\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 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