Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1024326
JA-236

The body of this hexagon shaped ikebana basket has been woven in a lozenge pattern with one half of each side overlaid with thin vertical strips of bamboo woven from the base to the rim. It is enhanced by intricate rattan knots. There is an illegible signature in red lacquer. Good condition. Height: 20” Width: 6” Depth: 5”

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1024321
JL-31

This traditional moon-formed ikebana basket’s strong presence is a result of the use of narrow strips of bamboo accented with chunks of root woven throughout. The oval-shaped opening is designed to mirror that of the bottom. Strips of bamboo are layered to form the handle. Good condition. Height: 16” Width: 17” Depth: 8 ½”

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1024318
JL-2

This traditional moon-formed ikebana basket’s strong presence is a result of the way the bamboo has been plaited into an open weave The oval-shaped opening is designed to mirror that of the bottom. Thin strips of bamboo are layered to form the handle. It has a copper liner. Breakage to some of the bamboo. Height: 15” Width: 15” Depth: 8”

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1024215
JA-43

The classic body of this ikebana basket has been woven in a mat plaiting and overlaid with vertical strips of bamboo. Bamboo has been shaped to serve as the handle and extend down both sides to become an integral part of the vertical design. The rim is formed from very thin strips of rattan and knots. Height: 20”

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1024211
JA-400

Very thin strips of bamboo have been woven in a twill plaiting to form the body of this early to mid-1900’s signed ikebana basket. Sliced bamboo root has been shaped into overlapping waves to form the rim. It is accented with intricate rattan stitches. Very good condition. Height: 15” Diameter: 12"

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1024205
JM-36

Vase-shaped baskets of this type are typically associated with designs made by artists on the island of Kyushu. Inspired by Chinese styles, the artist created this precisely formed ikebana basket with a repetition of weaves contrasting with thin vertical strips forming the body. Slight damage to the bottom. Height: 20” Diameter: 6”

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1024199
JL-33

Over the years, Japanese basket artists have been inspired by shapes from other parts of Asia. The gourd is a classic example of the Japanese adoption of borrowed forms. Sliced bamboo root has been randomly inserted into the body of this double gourd to create texture and movement. Thin strips of bamboo have been twisted, braided and then wrapped around the middle to imitate a cord. It rests on a rootwood stand. Good condition with some of the bamboo root being loose. Height: 18” Length:... Click for details

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1024197
JH-51

In designing this early to mid-1900’s basket, the artist has woven strips of bamboo in an irregular plaiting pattern. The feet have been fashioned from rootwood that has also been used to form the rim and handle. The bamboo is damaged in parts. Height: 19” Width: 13” Depth: 13”

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1024196
JL-22

This style of basket was sometimes used for displaying fruit during the sencha tea ceremony. Unlike the more refined Chinese style morikago fruit baskets, this signed basket is more rustic in nature with an open weave and the use of bamboo root and rattan knots. It comes with a copper liner insert. Very good condition. Height: 17” Diameter: 16"

Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Basket

Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #1024194
JA-91

In this early to mid-1900’s gourd-shaped basket, bamboo has been plaited in an irregular pattern. Gnarled rootwood incorporated throughout the body and forming the handle enhances its dynamic composition. Very good condition. Height: 20”