{"product_id":"720906","title":"Bread Basket, Cutlery Basket \/ Itaya Maple \/ Akita-JPN 720906","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime720906_14-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52550\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this page, we introduce two types of baskets made from Itaya maple.\u003cbr\u003eThe left photo shows the bread basket, and the right shows the cutlery basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/fe2ed07827d1c6d1a4953fa9757d8699-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27071\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the names and shapes differ, the construction is roughly the same.\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-large\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/807ae9b4b0173e12d4bb7830377758e0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/807ae9b4b0173e12d4bb7830377758e0-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1274\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBoth baskets are woven with white, tape-like strips in \u003cem\u003eyotsume-ami,\u003c\/em\u003e an open weave style with small gaps that let you see through slightly.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/3b4511ab55c8771e58eafcd65bd92a73.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/3b4511ab55c8771e58eafcd65bd92a73-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1276\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe texture is matte without gloss, and the touch is soft.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/e1a8f86d90abacb4093499e56c53a2dc.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/e1a8f86d90abacb4093499e56c53a2dc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1278\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eFor the rim, strips of Itaya maple are placed along both the inside and outside edges, then bound and secured with more Itaya maple.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/9f8c3f743624635d4ed8c6d44009c0af.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/9f8c3f743624635d4ed8c6d44009c0af-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1277\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBoth are about the same height.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\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-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/0b4628314c2101e9f90a6bcdc0899fda-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1279\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the bread basket.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/7e0bcb11781b960b8ee4468236b6d237-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1281\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe base is square, while the opening forms a gentle oval.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/fa3936743f9d71473c3816c9d9a9e8a4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1280\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9154.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27072\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9155.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27073\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9588.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27075\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt can be used to hold homemade bread or store-bought bread. In the photo, it is shown holding half a loaf of sandwich bread.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9613.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27076\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eYou can also place cut bread in it and serve it directly at the table.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27074\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt is also a good size for keeping tea bags or coffee beans together.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/7519d8774db8ad505c2f47acc6a8b48a-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1282\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the cutlery basket.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/dcedfcd53c0a76c311861d12b47d9422-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1283\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe base is rectangular, and the whole is an open-topped cuboid.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/93fb9745985bd644ceba034cb56d59e3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1284\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9157-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27088\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9158.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27079\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9248.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27087\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt neatly holds chopsticks, dinner forks, and spoons.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9617.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27080\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9609-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27081\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may find yourself tempted to put in many items,\u003cbr\u003ebut when carrying heavy metal cutlery, it is best to hold the basket with both hands.\u003cbr\u003eThis way, the rim is not strained and the basket will last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9589.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27082\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts texture brings to mind the feeling of Scandinavian basketry.\u003cbr\u003eIn colder regions, it is common to see baskets made by splitting logs in this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth, refreshing color blends naturally into both Japanese and Western-style rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatching the color gently deepen with age is also one of the pleasures.\u003cbr\u003ePlease choose the type you prefer.\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\/f1ecfd4ecb3091e5bad70f65e85ec013.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1285\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__\u003cstrong\u003eItaya Maple Craft Continuing in Akita Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e__\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn central Akita Prefecture, people have been making crafts from Itaya maple for about 200 years,\u003cbr\u003eas a side job during the farming off-season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItaya maple, a type of maple tree, grows abundantly in Hokkaido and Akita,\u003cbr\u003eproviding easy access to the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its peak, nearly 40 households in Akita were engaged in this craft,\u003cbr\u003emost of them making \u003cem\u003emi\u003c\/em\u003e — winnowing baskets used by farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the autumn snow begins to fall, the trees are harvested,\u003cbr\u003eand the remaining logs are stored under the snow\u003cbr\u003eto preserve their distinctive white color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process starts by roughly splitting the logs into eight pieces.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough machines are used in some parts,\u003cbr\u003emost of the splitting and shaving into thin strips is done by hand,\u003cbr\u003ewith each strip made as thin as about one millimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, very few people still go into the mountains to fell these trees,\u003cbr\u003eand crafts made from Itaya maple have become increasingly rare and precious.\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":"Bread basket","offer_id":45106660343957,"sku":"720906-2","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cutlery 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