{"product_id":"850406","title":"Basket with Lid \"Kiritto\" \/ White \u0026 Carbonized Bamboo \/ Oita-JPN 850406","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44211\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-5-1.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis basket with lid is handcrafted from white bamboo and carbonized bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44212\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-26.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome may be familiar with \u003cem\u003eshirotake\u003c\/em\u003e—the white bamboo\u003cbr\u003emade by sun-drying or boiling freshly cut green Madake bamboo to draw out its natural oils and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, that same white bamboo is placed in a high-pressure steamer for about 20 minutes,\u003cbr\u003ewhere heat and pressure transform it into what is known as \u003cem\u003etanka-chiku\u003c\/em\u003e, or carbonized bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44225\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-4.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis process removes even more moisture and oil,\u003cbr\u003egiving the bamboo a deep amber tone richer than white bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed to prevent mold and insects—the natural enemies of bamboo—\u003cbr\u003ethis treatment also brings out a warm, flavorful appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3077\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/e8073e81a7d0c80cd91bb19399fe6ea0.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page introduces two sizes—small and large—of the \u003cem\u003e“Kiritto”\u003c\/em\u003e series,\u003cbr\u003enamed after the Japanese word “kiritto,” meaning crisp and composed.\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\/f22d8574d1c52ef66d39e8a3ac6e0a94.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3080\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/f22d8574d1c52ef66d39e8a3ac6e0a94.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eA box-shaped basket combining white bamboo and carbonized bamboo.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/de8b85f30e510000b77298f2f03e272b.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44236\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/de8b85f30e510000b77298f2f03e272b.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe surface of the carbonized bamboo strips is shaved and polished, giving them an even, unified tone.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/424e8855ee7d00f579743a3172a5ca69.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3081\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/424e8855ee7d00f579743a3172a5ca69.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBecause the surface is polished, the color will deepen beautifully over time.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44238\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/88ef8e2817d7dac1c578797f441459d6.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe basket is woven in a \u003cem\u003egozame-ami\u003c\/em\u003e pattern, where vertical and horizontal strips are interlaced alternately to form the base structure.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44240\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/35fea9376114c001f67322b2957b540a.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eAs its name suggests, the “Kiritto” has a crisp and structured form, yet the thinly split bamboo strips make it pleasantly light in the hand.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44239\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/a2b7e37fcf2b91144f3b26ec3d5eaeb1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIt also comes with a fitted lid. Many craftspeople say that matching the lid precisely with the body is one of the most challenging parts of the process.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/019640489e48f41eb584c4673b3c6dda.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3083\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/019640489e48f41eb584c4673b3c6dda.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis basket closes neatly and smoothly. While some baskets are made with the bamboo nodes aligned between the body and the lid, this one is intentionally made with a slightly looser fit for easier use. It closes properly even when the nodes of the lid and the body do not perfectly line up.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/357a4e16e701822721bba0a00bf72a75.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3084\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/357a4e16e701822721bba0a00bf72a75.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is the underside of the basket. You may notice small speckles in the photo; these sometimes occur naturally on the inner surface of bamboo. In keeping with the maker’s respect for the material as it is, they are left untouched rather than being forcibly shaved away.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44237\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/224159b0b2b45f18b9124c58be236244.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThe base is finished in a sturdy \u003cem\u003eikada-zoko-ami\u003c\/em\u003e, named for its raft-like appearance. The weave is tight so that small items will not slip through.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/824b151ee003f7e261dd6ecf3786af1b-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30452\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/824b151ee003f7e261dd6ecf3786af1b-1.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eBaskets of this rectangular form are also called \u003cem\u003ekakumono\u003c\/em\u003e. These are the characteristic reinforced corners. In “Kiritto,” the contrast between carbonized bamboo and white bamboo stands out especially well.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\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-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/a6ec035dec548e08451d6ccc61cb9a66.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-30460\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/a6ec035dec548e08451d6ccc61cb9a66.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eLet’s take a look at the sizes. This is the small size.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/5ff680a962633ff9591f7a212868c642.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3086\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/5ff680a962633ff9591f7a212868c642.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWith a lid, it is well suited for keeping out dust.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44215\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-20.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere is a size image of the small.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44216\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-21-1.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/26fc04a1c8d1dae766b5d32eab424664.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3087\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/26fc04a1c8d1dae766b5d32eab424664.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the large size. It has a generous capacity, inviting you to imagine what to store inside.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/368b2d67aef0f3e53f441d1b1740c302.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3089\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/368b2d67aef0f3e53f441d1b1740c302.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWith this scale and this surface, it brings to mind a “treasure box.”\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-6-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44217\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-6-1.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eIts size is large enough for an adult to hold with arms outstretched.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-7-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44218\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-7-1.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44221\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-8-1.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, it can hold photo albums or your child’s craft works.\u003cbr\u003eIt also makes a fine home for treasured records and other keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44222\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-12-1.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it has a lid, it’s also ideal for items you wish to keep dust-free while allowing some air circulation—\u003cbr\u003esuch as seasonal wear like scarves, hats, and gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44223\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-22-1.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes are rectangular, so they fit neatly without wasted space on shelves or in the corner of a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44220\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-3-1.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, just having it there adds a touch of playfulness—\u003cbr\u003ea basket that feels like a little treasure chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-44219\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/ime20241207-1-2.jpg\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast of glossy white bamboo and richly toned carbonized bamboo gives it a presence all its own.\u003cbr\u003eIt carries a unique atmosphere unlike any other basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA further touch of luxury—the fitted lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check the dimensions carefully and choose the size that suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3091\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/be3580385758312adc6223ff0f77863f.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond Categories: A New Approach to Bamboo Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the world of bamboo craft, items are often labeled—\u003cbr\u003e“practical goods,” “folk art,” “souvenirs,” or “traditional crafts”—\u003cbr\u003edefined by the maker or by how they are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there is a couple who create bamboo work that goes beyond such categories,\u003cbr\u003epursuing a broader, more open vision of what bamboo can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey began as self-taught artisans,\u003cbr\u003elater refining their skills at the Oita Prefectural Bamboo Craft Training Center in Beppu.\u003cbr\u003eAfter graduating, they spent several years in workshops across Oita Prefecture,\u003cbr\u003esteadily honing their craft by fulfilling order after order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir work is not shaped by vague ideas or trendy concepts,\u003cbr\u003ebut grounded in solid technique—developed through repetition and discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir baskets reflect careful consideration:\u003cbr\u003ethe choice of bamboo suited to each piece, the balance of color and shape,\u003cbr\u003eand the usability that fits modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat they create—each “bamboo thing,” in its own way—has a quiet joy.\u003cbr\u003eA lightness, free from pressure, that makes it feel both thoughtful and delightfully approachable.\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":"Small","offer_id":45297223532693,"sku":"850406-2","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":45297223565461,"sku":"850406-1","price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/ime20241207-5_dc44245d-eff1-4109-bb4f-f348605ba2b7.jpg?v=1741835338","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/850406","provider":"市川籠店 | 1basketry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}