Vintage Japanese Kago Ikebana Flower Basket, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-521-3

Japanese Hana-kago Ikebana Flower Basket | Vintage Living Room Accent & Decorative Planter, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-521-3

A handwoven bamboo hana-kago with an open lattice weave and graceful single handle -- a refined vessel from Japan's Late Showa era.

A hana-kago is a traditional Japanese flower basket used in ikebana, the centuries-old art of formal flower arrangement. Crafted from split bamboo strips woven into an intricate open hexagonal lattice, this handcrafted Japanese antique displays the patient skill of a trained basket weaver. The warm honey-brown patina of the bamboo -- deepened with age -- speaks to decades of careful use and storage. A single looped handle, formed from a wider flat bamboo strip and wrapped at the attachment points, rises elegantly from one side, a form closely associated with the "mage-te" handle style favored in traditional hana-kago. Structural ribs run vertically along the body, giving the open weave its cylindrical form and added strength. The rim is finished with a neat wrapped binding, and the entire base is woven in the same open pattern, allowing water to drain freely when used with an inner suiban or kenzan. This is a genuinely handcrafted Japanese craft object -- no two are alike.

In a modern home, this vintage ikebana basket transitions effortlessly from its original purpose into a striking decorative accent. Display it on a windowsill or side table with a small potted plant or dried botanicals tucked inside for an instant wabi-sabi aesthetic. Its open lattice casts beautiful geometric shadows in afternoon light, making it a compelling living room accent or entryway decor piece on its own. It also works beautifully as a catch-all on a console table -- corralling small succulents, rolled napkins, or seasonal foliage. A unique gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone drawn to Japandi style interiors, this basket carries both artisan heritage and effortless contemporary appeal.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Split bamboo, hand-woven with open hexagonal lattice; wider flat bamboo strip handle
• Use: Ikebana flower arrangement vessel; hana-kago
• Modern Use: Living room decorative accent with dried botanicals or small potted plant; entryway decor catchall on a console table; Japandi-style display basket
• Features: Open hexagonal lattice weave body; vertical structural ribs; single looped flat-strip handle with wrapped bindings; neatly bound rim; open-weave base; warm honey-brown aged patina throughout
• Dimensions: 8"W x 7"D x 6"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully handcrafted Japanese antique basket that brings the quiet elegance of ikebana tradition into any modern living space.

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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