Vintage Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-052 (26M-052-7)

Japanese Ikebana Basket Vase | Vintage Flower Arranging Basket & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-052-7

A handwoven bamboo hanakago steeped in the quiet elegance of Japanese flower arranging.

A hanakago is a traditional Japanese flower basket used in ikebana -- the centuries-old art of mindful floral arrangement. Unlike rigid ceramic vases, the hanakago brings a sense of warmth and natural texture to the composition, allowing the flowers to breathe within an open, airy structure. This example, crafted during Japan's Late Showa period, displays the refined skill of a practiced basketmaker: finely split bamboo strips are woven in a bold diagonal lattice pattern across the body, while a dense herringbone braid wraps the upper rim and base, lending structural contrast and visual depth. A gently arched single handle -- its apex wrapped tightly with narrow bamboo rattan -- rises gracefully above the square-footed body, giving the basket its characteristic silhouette. The warm honey-amber tone of the aged bamboo adds to its wabi-sabi aesthetic, a beauty born of natural materials and honest craft.

Today this vintage Japanese craft piece is every bit as versatile as it is beautiful. Lined with a small vessel or floral foam, it works perfectly as an ikebana or flower arranging basket on a dining table, entryway console, or living room accent shelf. Its compact, square-bottomed form makes it equally charming as a countertop organizer -- corralling rolled hand towels in a bathroom, holding fruit or napkins in a kitchen, or displaying dried botanicals and pine cones in a Japandi-style vignette. It would make a thoughtful and unique gift for collectors of Japanese antiques or anyone drawn to handcrafted Japanese basketry.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Woven bamboo
• Use: Ikebana flower arranging basket (hanakago)
• Modern Use: Floral display or dried botanical arrangement; countertop or entryway organizer; decorative living room accent in Japandi or wabi-sabi interiors
• Features: Square-footed body with open diagonal lattice weave; dense herringbone braid at rim and base; arched single handle with wrapped apex; warm honey-amber patina throughout
• Dimensions: 4"W x 4"D x 6"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of handcrafted Japanese basketry that brings natural warmth and wabi-sabi beauty 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.