Vintage Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-521-4

Japanese Hanakago Ikebana Flower Basket | Wabi-Sabi Living Room Accent & Decorative Vase, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-521-4

A boldly woven bamboo hanakago with a sweeping arched handle -- handcrafted for the Japanese art of flower arranging.

A hanakago is a traditional Japanese flower basket used in ikebana, the centuries-old art of floral arrangement. Crafted from split bamboo strips dyed a deep lacquer-black, this globular basket showcases a dynamic open-lattice weave -- diagonal bands crossing in a bold diamond pattern -- with warm amber tones where the natural bamboo surface is visible beneath the dark finish. The rounded belly tapers to a narrow collar opening sized to hold a flower frog or small vase liner, while the sweeping arched handle rises elegantly overhead, its twin bamboo rods bound at each shoulder with wrapped ties. The woven base displays a radial star pattern, a hallmark of skilled Japanese bamboo craft. This is a fine example of handcrafted Japanese basketry from the Late Showa period, a time when ikebana remained a widely practiced domestic art and hanakago were produced with genuine attention to technique and form.

Today this striking hanakago translates beautifully into modern interior decor. Stand it on a console table or sideboard as a living room accent -- filled with dried pampas grass, bare branches, or a single bold stem it embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic perfectly. Use it as a sculptural decorative vase in a Japandi-style bedroom or entryway, or display it empty on a bookshelf where its graphic open weave casts beautiful shadows in natural light. Its dark palette and sculptural silhouette make it a unique housewarming gift for design lovers, collectors of Japanese antiques, or anyone drawn to organic, handmade objects.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Dyed and lacquered split bamboo
• Use: Ikebana flower basket -- designed to hold a vase liner or flower frog for floral arrangements
• Modern Use: Living room decorative accent with dried botanicals; sculptural entryway display; Japandi-style shelf decor
• Features: Globular open-lattice body with diagonal diamond weave; warm amber undertones contrasting deep black finish; sweeping arched double-rod handle; radial star-pattern woven base; narrow collar opening sized for a vase liner
• Dimensions: 7" Diameter x 13"H
• Condition: Excellent

A sculptural piece of vintage Japanese bamboo craft that brings the quiet beauty of ikebana and the wabi-sabi aesthetic 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.