{"product_id":"610602-1","title":"Picnic Basket with Lid \/ Willow × Caña \/ ESP 610602-1","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_16-1-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55085\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lidded basket, handwoven from willow and caña.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaña is a plant that grows naturally in the Mediterranean region.\u003cbr\u003eBelonging to the reed family, it has a form that resembles bamboo.\u003cbr\u003eSomewhere between bamboo and sasa (thin bamboo),\u003cbr\u003eit carries a texture that may also recall Nemagari bamboo found in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text 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\/ime_610602-1_2-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55086 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker is Pau, a fourth-generation basket maker from a family that has continued the craft for generations in Catalonia, in northeastern Spain along the Mediterranean coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe baskets he creates are deeply rooted in the rural culture of Catalonia, representing traditional basketry in its original form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this page, we introduce a picnic basket.\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_9.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_9-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55087\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe upper sides of the basket are woven with bright, glossy caña. The caña may show nodes, as well as natural spots and markings.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_8-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55096\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe lower sides of the basket are woven with willow. In some areas, hard willow “buds” can be seen, so please take care not to catch your fingers or clothing on them.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_1-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55089\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eViewed from the side, it has a slightly slim shape.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_4-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55095\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe base of the basket is oval in shape and is firmly woven with thick willow.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_6.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_6-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55088\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe vertical ribs rising from the base are twisted and finished directly into the rim, ensuring that the rim will not come loose. This method of construction is also one of the distinctive features of baskets from the Catalonia.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_3-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55094\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt has a lid that can be opened from both sides. The lid is woven from willow.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_5-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55090\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handle is made with a thick willow rod as the core, wrapped with thinner willow branches. It is constructed using the vertical ribs and rim bindings themselves, resulting in a firm and sturdy structure.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_10-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55092\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhen the lid is opened, you can see the oval-shaped base. It has enough capacity to hold a lunch for two to three people.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_11.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_11-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55091\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe lid can be opened from either side, allowing you to take items out from both ends. It opens to about a 90-degree angle, but if too much strain is placed on the base of the lid, the willow may gradually wear down. For this reason, we recommend not opening it too widely each time, and handling it gently when opening and closing, so that it can be used for a longer time.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_12-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55093\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eOn the inside of the lid, small willow twigs may slightly protrude. Please take care not to catch on them during use.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610601-1_10.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610601-1_10-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55068\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIn some cases, small cracks may be visible in the caña on the inside of the basket. This is due to the nature of the material and the structure of the basket, and is not a defect. We hope you will appreciate it as a characteristic unique to natural materials.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610601-1_9.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610601-1_9-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55066\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe linear arrangement of the caña creates a clean and orderly impression. On the inside, you may notice occasional joints where the caña has been joined. These are not breaks in the material, but occur naturally during the weaving process. Please understand this as part of the construction.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_13-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55097\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe shape gently widens from the base toward the top.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_14-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55098\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe contrast between the bright tones of the caña and the color of the willow is striking, and together with this shape, it is one of the distinctive features of baskets from the Catalonia region.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_17-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55100\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe Catalonia region is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and mountains, and it is said that there is a culture of enjoying meals such as lunch outdoors with family and friends.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_19-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55101\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhen heading out to the mountains such as Montserrat or to the Mediterranean, you can fill this basket with bread, cheese, and wine. Imagining such a scene feels truly delightful.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_15-2-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55104\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of willow and caña has an exotic presence.\u003cbr\u003eYet the caña in particular carries a texture reminiscent of Japanese bamboo, giving it a sense of familiarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be used indoors as a lidded storage basket.\u003cbr\u003eEven simply placed in a room, it can be enjoyed as part of the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is well suited for carrying a few small items or for a quick trip to the bakery.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also a reliable basket for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagining the way people in Catalonia spend their days off,\u003cbr\u003eyou might fill it with sandwiches, bread, or onigiri and head out for a picnic.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also a lovely companion for your time off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime_610602-1_18-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55103\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasket Maker Pau of Spain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— A Fourth-Generation Tradition from Catalonia —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalonia, in northeastern Spain, faces the Mediterranean Sea. \u003cbr\u003eIn this region, centered around Barcelona and known for its own language and culture, \u003cbr\u003ePau continues the craft of basket making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fourth-generation basket maker, he works with familiar local materials such as willow and caña, \u003cbr\u003ea plant native to Catalonia, carrying on traditional basketry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The knowledge and techniques of basket making can only truly be learned within tradition. \u003cbr\u003eIt is this foundation that allows new baskets to be created,” Pau says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe began learning the craft in his father’s workshop at the age of eighteen. \u003cbr\u003eAt the time, it was not something he had chosen for himself, \u003cbr\u003ebut now he finds deep meaning in the work, takes pride in carrying it on, \u003cbr\u003eand considers it an essential part of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePau does not use molds when making baskets. \u003cbr\u003eInstead, he works directly with the materials, allowing each piece to take shape naturally. \u003cbr\u003eHis baskets carry both the strength and the simplicity that have long been part of everyday life in Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you enjoy the many forms rooted in this region, \u003cbr\u003efrom grape harvest baskets and wine bottle baskets to traditional rabbit baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/1000013399-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55078\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe introduce Pau’s basket making in more detail in this journal. We hope you will enjoy reading it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/blogs\/journal\/basketry-traditions-of-catalonia-the-work-of-pau\" data-type=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eBasketry Traditions of Catalonia — The Work of Pau\u003cbr\u003eGermany Business Trip Journal 11\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46902648012949,"sku":"610602-1","price":26400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/ime_610602-1_15.jpg?v=1773804473","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/610602-1","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}