Antique Japanese Basket, 1927 - 1945 (Early Showa) | SKU: 26M-763-3

Japanese Kago Wicker Basket | Decorative Flower Basket & Living Room Accent, 1927-1945 (Early Showa), SKU 26M-763-3

A handwoven rattan carry basket from Early Showa Japan, rich with patina and rustic wabi-sabi charm.

A kago is a traditional Japanese woven basket used for everyday carrying tasks -- gathering produce, transporting offerings, or holding cut flowers for the home. This compact example, dating to the Early Showa period, is handcrafted from rattan in a close round-body weave with a tall arching handle wrapped and interlaced in a decorative zigzag braid. The body tapers gently inward from rim to base, and the natural fibers have aged into a rich two-tone palette of warm amber and deep chocolate brown -- a patina that speaks to decades of honest use. The rim is reinforced with tightly bound horizontal wrapping, and the handle joins the body at sturdy anchor points secured with coiled binding. Every element of this vintage Japanese craft piece is hand-formed, with the slight irregularities that distinguish handmade basketry from machine production.

In a modern home, this antique Japanese basket brings an immediate wabi-sabi aesthetic to any room it occupies. Use it as a living room accent filled with dried pampas grass or eucalyptus branches, or place it on a kitchen counter or entryway console to hold small items -- keys, napkins, or fresh herbs. Its compact size and sturdy open weave also make it a charming bedside or bathroom organizer for rolled hand towels or small toiletries. A unique housewarming gift for anyone drawn to Japandi style or natural, handcrafted home decor, this piece carries the quiet beauty of Early Showa Japan into contemporary everyday life.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Rattan
• Use: General-purpose carry basket; used for gathering, transporting, or displaying flowers and goods
• Modern Use: Dried flower or branch display; entryway or kitchen catch-all; bathroom organizer for rolled towels
• Features: Round woven body with close horizontal weave; tall arching handle with decorative braided wrap; reinforced rim with coiled binding; rich two-tone amber and dark brown patina throughout
• Dimensions: 6"W x 8"D x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of vintage Japanese craft that brings warmth, texture, and wabi-sabi character to 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.

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.