{"product_id":"810229-1","title":"A4 Document Tray “SUMŌ Salt” Style \/ Madake Bamboo \/ Ibaraki-JPN 810229-1","description":"\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-26775 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_73.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a larger version of our “SUMŌ Salt” basket, crafted from madake bamboo and sized to hold A4 documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever seen a sumō match, you may recall the moment when wrestlers toss salt into the ring for purification. The “SUMŌ Salt” basket takes its name from the baskets used to hold this purifying salt.\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 class=\"wp-image-47556 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime810205n_10.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong ago, sumō was performed as a ritual to divine the year’s harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of sumō dates back over 1,500 years. Tossing salt into the ring was believed to purify the sacred space before the match—and also to disinfect any cuts or scrapes the wrestlers might suffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\u003eThe “SUMŌ Salt” basket is a small part of Japan’s long-standing cultural tradition. This A4-size version was crafted by the very artisan who makes the salt baskets still used in professional sumō today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-47557 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime810229_1n_3.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_81.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26780\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_81.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhat truly sets this document basket apart is its strength and durability.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_84.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26786\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_84.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe sides of the basket are finished with a simple gozame-ami weave.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_77-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26784\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_77-1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe key structural element of this basket is its rim—firmly finished with thick, wide strips of bamboo.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_79.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26783\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_79.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eA thinner bamboo strip runs along the top rim, tightly wrapped with rattan in a seamless finish.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_78.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26782\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_78.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhere the rim ends meet, a small nail has been driven in—a practical touch typical of baskets made for everyday professional use.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_80.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26779\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_80.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eTo ensure the rim stays firmly in place when carrying the basket, each side is reinforced with two bands of rattan. These bands run down and underneath the basket, supporting the base as well.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_82.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26785\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_82.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eYou can see the reinforcing rattan strips running beneath the base, supporting it from below.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_85.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26788\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_85.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePlease note that you may notice some cracks or peeling in the bamboo skin, especially around the corners of the base. These are natural characteristics of the material.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-42966\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_2543-2.jpg\" height=\"795\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAt times, you may also notice thin dark lines—known as “su”—running along the bamboo fibers. These markings occur naturally and are not defects. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_83.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26787\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_83.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003ePerfect for organizing documents, but also handy for storing cleaning supplies or work tools.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-47558\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime810229_1n_4.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its wide and shallow shape, this basket makes it easy to see everything at a glance—even when it’s filled with various items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-47563\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime810229_1n_13.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA4 folders fit neatly inside. It also works well as a storage basket for your work or study essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26790\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9190.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also great for storing toys like blocks, card games, or board games. \u003cbr\u003eThanks to its sturdy build, it can handle a bit of rough use—perfect for households with children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-47559\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime810229_1n_5.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-47562\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime810229_1n_12.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also useful for storing dried noodles like somen, soba, or pasta. \u003cbr\u003eThis square shape makes it easy to line up with other baskets for a tidy look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26761\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC_9199.jpg\" height=\"798\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis photo shows two “SUMŌ Salt” baskets. On the right is a relatively new piece, still retaining its bluish-green tone. \u003cbr\u003eOn the left is one that has been in use for five or six years, showing the warm color change that comes with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the environment in which it’s used, green bamboo gradually shifts in color—from green to golden yellow—\u003cbr\u003ewhen exposed to sunlight or even indoor lighting such as fluorescent bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-47561\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime810229_1n_6.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis A4 document basket will also develop a similar patina over time, shifting in color as it ages. \u003cbr\u003eEnjoy using it as a storage basket in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, or anywhere you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-26793\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/220701_74.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\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":"Default Title","offer_id":45304264654997,"sku":"810229-1","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/ime810229_1n_13.jpg?v=1749102630","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/810229-1","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}