Vintage Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-868-1

Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket | Vintage Woven Vase & Living Room Accent, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-868-1

A graceful open-weave bamboo hanakago with a sweeping arched handle and a fitted inner vessel -- handcrafted for the Japanese art of ikebana flower arrangement.

A hanakago is a traditional Japanese flower basket used in the practice of ikebana, the centuries-old art of mindful floral arrangement. This Mid Showa-era example is woven from finely split bamboo strips in a diagonal lattice pattern, forming a rounded, egg-shaped body that narrows toward a flat foot ring. The deep reddish-brown patina -- developed naturally over decades -- gives the basket a rich warmth characteristic of well-aged Japanese antique craft. A single slender bamboo strip is bent into a tall, elegantly elongated oval handle that rises well above the basket body, lending the piece a sculptural poise that was highly prized in mid-century ikebana schools. A removable black cylindrical inner vessel, designed to hold water and stems, is included and fits snugly within the woven outer shell -- a practical detail true to the hanakago tradition.

Today this handcrafted Japanese flower basket is as versatile as it is beautiful. Display it as a standalone sculptural accent on a console table, sideboard, or entry shelf -- its open lattice and soaring handle draw the eye even without flowers. Nestle dried botanicals, pampas grass, or seasonal branches inside for an effortless wabi-sabi aesthetic that suits Japandi-style interiors and minimalist decor alike. The inner vessel can also hold a small potted succulent or trailing vine, making it an elegant living room or bedroom accent. A truly unique gift for Japanophiles, flower arrangers, or anyone who appreciates vintage Japanese craft with genuine soul.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Split bamboo (woven body and arched handle); black cylindrical inner vessel included
• Use: Ikebana flower arrangement basket (hanakago); used with an inner water vessel to hold cut flower arrangements
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway decorative accent with dried botanicals; bedroom decor with a small trailing plant in the inner vessel; sculptural display piece for Japandi or wabi-sabi interiors
• Features: Open diagonal lattice weave body; tall sweeping oval arched handle formed from a single bamboo strip; flat foot ring base; deep reddish-brown aged patina; removable black cylindrical inner vessel
• Dimensions: 9"Wx 6"D x 16"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully aged piece of vintage Japanese craft -- this ikebana hanakago brings sculptural elegance and wabi-sabi warmth 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.

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