Vintage Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-784 (26M-784-2)

Japanese Ikebana Flower Basket | Vintage Floral Vase & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-784-2

A handwoven bamboo hanakago with deep lacquer finish and removable inner vessel -- a timeless tool of the ikebana tradition.

A hanakago is a traditional Japanese flower basket used in ikebana, the centuries-old art of floral arrangement. This beautifully crafted example features a bulbous, egg-shaped body woven in a bold open herringbone and diamond lattice pattern from finely split bamboo strips. The entire surface -- body, rim, and arching handle -- has been finished in a deep reddish-black lacquer that reveals warm crimson undertones where the light catches the weave, a hallmark of skilled vintage Japanese craft. The handle rises in a graceful arc from the basket's shoulders, secured with tightly bound joints that showcase the maker's attention to detail. Pieces like this were used in tokonoma alcove displays and chado tea ceremony settings, where the wabi-sabi aesthetic of handwoven bamboo complemented seasonal blooms with quiet elegance.

This hanakago comes complete with its original black inner liner vessel -- a cylindrical water-holding tube that slots neatly inside the basket, allowing fresh or dried flowers to be arranged directly within. This practical pairing makes the basket immediately usable as a living room accent vase or entryway decor centerpiece. Its dark, sculptural silhouette suits Japandi style interiors and minimalist decor equally well, standing alone as a decorative object even without flowers. Display it on a console table, sideboard, or low shelf, or use it to hold a single stem for a striking wabi-sabi vignette. A thoughtful housewarming gift or a rare find for collectors of Japanese antique folk craft.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Split bamboo with reddish-black lacquer finish; removable black cylindrical inner liner vessel
• Use: Ikebana flower basket (hanakago) -- used to display seasonal flower arrangements in the tokonoma alcove or tea ceremony settings
• Modern Use: Decorative vase or floral display with liner insert; living room or entryway accent piece; sculptural standalone decor object in a Japandi or wabi-sabi interior
• Features: Open herringbone and diamond lattice weave; bulbous rounded body tapering to a flat base; tall arching handle with tightly wrapped joints; deep reddish-black lacquer revealing warm crimson undertones; includes original matching inner liner vessel
• Dimensions: 6" Diameter x 11"H
• Condition: Excellent

A masterwork of handwoven Japanese bamboo craft -- as striking displayed alone as it is holding a single seasonal bloom.

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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