{"product_id":"810208","title":"“Kakukago” Basket with Handle and Legs \/ Madake Bamboo \/ Ibaraki-JPN 810208","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/26b410b15c38cebf0038a56a2a615b46.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2658\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rectangular basket called \u003cem\u003ekakukago\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cbr\u003emade from green madake bamboo with a handle and small legs.\u003cbr\u003eIt comes in two sizes: medium and large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking baskets like this kakukago requires unique techniques,\u003cbr\u003esuch as shaving thick bamboo and using fire to bend it,\u003cbr\u003eto transform long, straight bamboo into a square form.\u003cbr\u003eCompared to the peak period of kakukago production,\u003cbr\u003ethe number of craftsmen who possess these skills has dramatically decreased—\u003cbr\u003eonly a few remain today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handled, legged kakukago has actually been recreated as a revival piece.\u003cbr\u003eThere was a time when baskets of this form were widely made on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture,\u003cbr\u003ebut unfortunately, they are no longer produced there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral old baskets remained in our shop, so we asked a craftsman in Ibaraki to recreate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the photo, the basket on the left is from Sado,\u003cbr\u003eand the one on the right was recreated by the craftsman in Ibaraki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/CC013691-3-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2676\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we asked the craftsman if he could reproduce it,\u003cbr\u003ehe replied, “If it’s all right for me to finish it in my own way, I’ll make it.”\u003cbr\u003eThus, this long-awaited basket was realized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis craftsman once made kakukago for professional use,\u003cbr\u003eso he kindly agreed to take on the project.\u003cbr\u003eFor that reason, the finishing details differ slightly from those of the Sado-made basket.\u003cbr\u003eRather than a direct reproduction,\u003cbr\u003eit may be closer to a “cover version,” as one might say in music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/CC013690-1-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2674\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the strengths of green madake bamboo work is that,\u003cbr\u003eunlike crafts made from thin, reed-like bamboo,\u003cbr\u003eits thickness and width give it the strength to withstand daily transport and heavy use.\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\/300b00ae1a0fe84a2ce3d3c0bbbe3b65.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/300b00ae1a0fe84a2ce3d3c0bbbe3b65.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2681\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe fine bamboo strips are woven evenly in the gozame-ami pattern.\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\/89adeea2c015d4a2a66f37db0883a657.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/89adeea2c015d4a2a66f37db0883a657.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2680\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe thick rim and the wide reinforcing bamboo strips running vertically are also distinctive—these are the fundamental features of a kakukago.\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\/f579f2f9328989018c0ee366aabd1df3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f579f2f9328989018c0ee366aabd1df3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2682\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe unique feature of this craftsman’s kakukago lies in the rim, where the outer skin of the bamboo remains visible even on the inside. The original Sado-made baskets were constructed so that the pale inner surface was visible, but this method, showing the outer skin, reflects the individuality of this particular craftsman, who has long worked in this style.\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\/0b219968bbce4b750c3e35f6b0aa1a17.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/0b219968bbce4b750c3e35f6b0aa1a17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2684\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe broad vertical bamboo strips are shaved thin where they are bent, softened over a flame, and then folded inward.\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\/07354dd7319460fa761a3d9cc0c428d1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/07354dd7319460fa761a3d9cc0c428d1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2686\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe bottom is woven in the ikada-zoko-ami pattern, a technique often used when making durable baskets.\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\/6cf7339ede438f805ee7c9e16b73d72c.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/6cf7339ede438f805ee7c9e16b73d72c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2688\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eSeveral reinforcing bamboo strips run through the bottom, and small legs are inserted at each corner—this detail differs slightly from the Sado-made version.\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\/d5726d6f7da64793c22b0c318d766c6b.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/d5726d6f7da64793c22b0c318d766c6b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2690\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhile the Sado baskets used thin, round bamboo rods, the recreated version uses split, thicker bamboo strips, which help prevent cracking caused by drying.\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\/973af79d03517ebee2839716c3a56264.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/973af79d03517ebee2839716c3a56264.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2692\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe handle, made of three pieces of bamboo, is bound at the center with rattan.\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\/65fba20f1fd0d36a9ab5a74bba33375e.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/65fba20f1fd0d36a9ab5a74bba33375e.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2696\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIn the Sado-made version, the handle and rim were fastened with long nails,\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\/e384ddffcbd53b7ea1f9c64a140fe134.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/e384ddffcbd53b7ea1f9c64a140fe134.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2697\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ebut since such suitable hardware is no longer available, the recreated version uses wire or copper to secure them.\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\/211201_367-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31236\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAt the corners and bending points, you may notice marks made with a black marker—these serve as bending guides and are part of the standard process.\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\/211201_368-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31237\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIn addition, some peeling of the bamboo surface,\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\/211201_369-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31238\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eor dark discoloration from residual soil on the bark, may be seen, but these are natural and do not affect use.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it was not possible to reproduce the original design exactly due to material availability,\u003cbr\u003ethis basket, made by a craftsman who has made a living solely from bamboo work,\u003cbr\u003eis sure to be one you can rely on with complete confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are available—medium and large—which will be introduced in order.\u003c\/p\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\/c27d5ed418e1cb03974998e3eeae676a.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c27d5ed418e1cb03974998e3eeae676a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2699\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the medium size.\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\/d851da5de00182f12aeeb801e435f306.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/d851da5de00182f12aeeb801e435f306.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2701\"\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_1504.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1504.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33608\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt is not too large, making it easy to handle in everyday use.\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\/DSC_1505.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1505.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33607\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt can be used to hold slippers or other footwear,\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\/DSC_1508.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1508.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33606\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eto keep frequently used tools close at hand, or to store vegetables, root crops, or even bottles of sauces and condiments.\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\/c27d5ed418e1cb03974998e3eeae676a-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/c27d5ed418e1cb03974998e3eeae676a-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2702\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the large size.\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\/23f7c76e2227cac251a17290c6a56b52.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/23f7c76e2227cac251a17290c6a56b52.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2703\"\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_1501.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1501.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33610\"\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_1503.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1503.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33611\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eCompared to the medium size, it is noticeably larger and can hold a substantial amount.\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\/DSC_1510.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1510.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33612\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt is suitable for storing vegetables and fruits that do not need refrigeration, for pantry items, or even for use as a magazine rack.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1511.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33613\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the handle, the basket can be carried easily and in balance,\u003cbr\u003ewhether for cleaning or when you simply wish to move it to another place.\u003cbr\u003eA handled basket also brings a gentle sense of character and presence to the space it occupies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen placing the basket directly on flooring,\u003cbr\u003eplease note that the bamboo feet may leave marks or scratches.\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend placing a piece of cloth or paper underneath,\u003cbr\u003eor attaching small cushions to the feet for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_1506.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33614\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis basket design, once discontinued,\u003cbr\u003ehas now found new life and will surely serve once again in daily living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare the sizes and choose the one that best suits your needs—medium or large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/e8ae57368f98bbc47a9f03ab7df06179-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2704\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo Artisans of Ibaraki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Ibaraki Prefecture, \u003cbr\u003ea small number of seasoned bamboo artisans continue to work actively while also mentoring the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome inherited their craft from parents at a time when bamboo tools were simply part of everyday life, \u003cbr\u003ewhile others honed their skills working in bamboo workshops in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough they still embody the old-school spirit of craftsmanship, they are all warm-hearted and generous people\u003cbr\u003e—we are truly grateful for their continued support of our work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese skilled artisans are typically able to make just about anything. \u003cbr\u003eFrom rustic everyday wares to fine bamboo crafts, \u003cbr\u003ethey carry with them a wide range of techniques passed down through generations.\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":"Medium","offer_id":45297221959829,"sku":"810208-2","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":45297221992597,"sku":"810208-1","price":24200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/DSC_1506.jpg?v=1741835366","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/810208","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}