Vintage Japanese Kago Woven Basket, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-797

Japanese Kago Woven Basket | Vintage Planter & Living Room Storage Accent, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-797

A sturdy, cube-form bamboo kago hand-woven in a bold herringbone pattern -- richly darkened with age and honest daily use.

A kago is a traditional Japanese woven basket used throughout everyday rural and domestic life for carrying, storing, and transporting goods such as vegetables, firewood, or household provisions. This example is a fine piece of vintage Japanese craft, formed in a generous cube-like body with a wide round opening and a flat base -- a shape well suited to heavy loads. It is woven entirely in a dense herringbone (twill) pattern using flat bamboo strips that have deepened over decades into a warm, chocolatey reddish-brown. The rim is neatly bound in a tightly coiled finish, and the interior base is woven with the same even precision as the exterior walls, indicating a skilled hand at work. The slightly irregular silhouette -- the top edge sitting at a gentle angle -- gives this handcrafted Japanese basket its honest, wabi-sabi character.

In a modern home, this kago makes a striking living room accent -- ideal as a floor-standing planter (with a liner pot inside), a fireside log holder, or a bedroom or entryway storage basket for throws, scarves, or umbrellas. Its deep, warm tones and sculptural form complement Japandi style interiors, wabi-sabi aesthetic spaces, and naturalistic or minimalist decor alike. A unique housewarming gift for anyone who appreciates handmade objects with genuine history and texture.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Woven bamboo strips
• Use: Everyday storage and carrying basket -- kago -- used in rural and domestic Japanese households
• Modern Use: Floor planter (with liner), fireside log or blanket holder, entryway storage for umbrellas or scarves
• Features: Dense herringbone twill weave throughout; neatly bound rim in tightly coiled bamboo; flat woven base; wide round opening; gently asymmetric top edge adds handmade character; rich dark patina developed over decades of use
• Dimensions: 13"W x12"D x 13"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully aged piece of vintage Japanese craft -- this handwoven bamboo kago brings warmth, texture, and quiet history to any modern interior.

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.