Vintage Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-099

Japanese Hanakago Ikebana Basket | Vintage Flower Vase & Living Room Decor, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-099

A finely hand-woven bamboo hanakago with open lattice body and twisted handle -- a classic vessel of the Japanese ikebana tradition.

A hanakago is a traditional Japanese flower basket used as a vessel in ikebana, the centuries-old art of Japanese flower arranging. Crafted from split and stripped bamboo woven into an open diagonal lattice pattern, this vintage hanakago dates to the Late Showa period and exemplifies the skilled handcraft that defined Japanese antique basketry of the era. The body has a gently hourglass-like silhouette -- wider at the base and shoulders, pinched at the waist -- a form associated with classical ikebana basket design. A sturdy twisted-bamboo handle arcs overhead, adding both function and elegance. A removable dark bamboo cylinder insert fits inside the basket to hold water and stems, allowing the piece to be used exactly as intended without modification. The warm amber tones of the bamboo have deepened beautifully with age, lending the piece the quiet, time-worn character prized in wabi-sabi aesthetic.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese ikebana basket is as versatile as it is beautiful. Display it as a living room accent filled with dried pampas grass, seasonal branches, or wild flowers for an effortlessly organic centerpiece. Use the inner bamboo insert to hold a slim bud vase on an entryway console or dining table. Collectors and Japanophiles will appreciate it as a standalone decorative object -- its open weave casting delicate shadow patterns in natural light. It also makes a unique housewarming gift for anyone drawn to Japandi style or minimalist decor. Whether used in a dedicated ikebana practice or simply admired as a piece of vintage Japanese craft, this basket brings warmth and artisanal texture to any space.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Woven split bamboo; removable bamboo cylinder insert
• Use: Ikebana flower basket -- designed to hold floral arrangements with the inner bamboo water vessel
• Modern Use: Living room floral display with dried or fresh stems; entryway or dining table centerpiece; standalone decorative accent in Japandi or wabi-sabi interiors
• Features: Open diagonal lattice weave body; gently waisted silhouette; twisted bamboo overhead handle; removable dark bamboo inner cylinder with stem support bar; warm amber patina throughout
• Dimensions: 11"W x 12"D x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of vintage Japanese craft -- this hanakago ikebana basket brings the timeless wabi-sabi aesthetic and the spirit of Japanese flower arranging into 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.