Vintage Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-570 (26M-570-2)

Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket | Vintage Floral Vase & Living Room Accent, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-570-2

A handwoven bamboo ikebana basket with a sculptural open-weave body and a fitted bamboo water tube insert -- a complete vintage Japanese floral arrangement vessel.

An ikebana kago is a traditional Japanese flower basket used in the practice of ikebana -- the centuries-old art of mindful floral arrangement. Unlike Western vases, an ikebana kago is prized not only for its function but for its form as an independent sculptural object. This example is woven from split bamboo strips in a bold diagonal open-weave pattern, giving the body a dynamic, almost architectural quality. The basket tapers inward at the waist before flaring out again at the base, creating a rounded, lantern-like silhouette. The rim is finished with a tightly wrapped circular coil of bamboo that adds structural rigidity and a refined decorative edge. The deep reddish-brown patina -- a hallmark of aged, well-crafted bamboo basketry -- speaks to decades of careful use and natural oxidation. A slender bamboo tube insert, used to hold water and anchor cut stems, accompanies the basket, confirming its original purpose as a handcrafted Japanese ikebana vessel of the mid-Showa period.

In a modern home, this vintage ikebana basket is as versatile as it is beautiful. Its warm auburn tones and open-lattice texture make it a striking living room accent or entryway decor piece -- display it on a shelf or console table with a single dried branch or seasonal bloom for an effortlessly wabi-sabi aesthetic. The basket can also serve as a tabletop organizer on a home office desk, corralling small items like pens, scissors, or rolled documents, or as a bedside caddy for reading glasses and small accessories. Its compact, upright form and Japandi-style appeal make it a thoughtful and unique gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese antiques with genuine character.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Woven split bamboo; bamboo tube water insert
• Use: Ikebana flower arrangement basket (kago); designed to hold cut flowers with the accompanying bamboo water tube insert
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway decorative accent with dried botanicals; home office desk organizer; unique gift for collectors or Japanophiles
• Features: Bold diagonal open-weave body with lantern-like silhouette; tightly coiled bamboo rim finish; deep reddish-brown aged patina; original bamboo water tube insert included
• Dimensions: 5"W x 6"D x 7"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully aged piece of vintage Japanese craft -- this handwoven ikebana basket brings the quiet elegance of the wabi-sabi aesthetic to any modern home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.