Vintage Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-052-5

Japanese Ikebana Basket Vase | Vintage Flower Arranger & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-052-5

A finely hand-woven bamboo ikebana basket with a soaring arched handle and open lattice body -- a quiet expression of wabi-sabi craftsmanship.

An ikebana hana-kago is a traditional Japanese flower basket used to hold arrangements in the art of ikebana -- the centuries-old Japanese discipline of intentional, sculptural flower arranging. Unlike Western floral displays, ikebana compositions rely on the vessel as much as the blooms themselves, and baskets like this one were prized for the organic warmth and rustic elegance that only hand-woven bamboo can provide. This example showcases skillful Japanese antique basketry at its best: a rounded, open-weave body woven in a tight diagonal lattice pattern transitions into a neatly coiled rim, while multiple slender bamboo strips rise together to form a tall, gracefully arched handle wrapped at the apex in fine rattan binding. The underside reveals a strong internal bamboo framework that gives the basket its gently rounded, stable form -- a detail that speaks to the care of a practiced craftsperson. The warm honey-amber tone of the aged bamboo has deepened beautifully over decades, adding a natural patina that no new piece can replicate.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese ikebana basket is as versatile as it is beautiful. Stand it on a dining table or sideboard as a living room accent filled with dried grasses, cotton stems, or seasonal branches for an effortless Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic. Its generous open body also works well as a bedroom decor piece holding a potted trailing plant, or as a stylish entryway catch-all for small scarves and keys. With its sculptural arched handle, it is equally striking displayed empty on a shelf as a piece of vintage Japanese craft in its own right -- a unique housewarming gift or gift for collectors of handmade Japanese antiques.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Woven bamboo with rattan handle binding
• Use: Ikebana flower arranging basket (hana-kago)
• Modern Use: Ikebana or dried-flower display; potted plant holder; decorative living room or entryway accent
• Features: Open diagonal lattice weave body; rounded form with a squared flat base; multiple-strip arched handle with neat rattan wrap binding at apex; visible internal bamboo framework on the underside; rich honey-amber aged patina throughout
• Dimensions: 8"W x 8"D x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of vintage Japanese craft -- this hand-woven ikebana basket brings organic warmth and quiet elegance to any modern interior.

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.