Vintage Japanese Basket, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-762

Japanese Rattan Basket Box | Vintage Storage Trunk & Picnic Hamper, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-762

A handcrafted Japanese rattan basket case from the Late Showa era -- beautifully woven, fully lidded, and rich with artisan detail.

A kago (basket) of this suitcase form was a popular household utility item in postwar Japan, used to carry and store clothing, craft supplies, or provisions for outings. This example is constructed entirely from rattan -- a flexible, durable natural material that was widely worked by Japanese craftspeople throughout the Showa period. The weave shifts purposefully across the body: a close, flat tabby weave covers the broad exterior panels for strength and tidiness, while a decorative looped lattice pattern runs along the interior rim, revealing the maker's attention to both structure and ornament. The lid fits snugly over the base and is secured by woven rattan toggle-and-loop closures on multiple sides, each fastening hand-formed from the same material. Rounded rattan handles on both the lid and the base allow the two sections to be carried independently -- a practical detail that speaks to genuine daily use.

Today this vintage Japanese basket case translates effortlessly into a modern home. Its suitcase silhouette and warm honey tones make it a natural fit for living room decor as a coffee table storage box, a bedroom organizer for blankets or accessories, or a stylish entryway catch-all for scarves and seasonal items. It would also make a striking picnic hamper or a curated gift hamper -- a unique housewarming gift that combines wabi-sabi aesthetic with real practicality. Collectors of vintage Japanese craft and fans of Japandi style will appreciate the honest materiality and the quiet, unhurried skill evident in every strand.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Rattan (woven natural cane)
• Use: Lidded carrying basket for clothing, provisions, or household storage
• Modern Use: Living room storage box or coffee table accent; bedroom blanket or accessory organizer; picnic hamper or decorative gift hamper
• Features: Close tabby-weave exterior panels; decorative looped lattice weave along interior rim; snug-fitting hinged lid; multiple woven toggle-and-loop closures on the sides; rounded rattan carry handles on both lid and base; fully open interior basin
• Dimensions: 13"W x 18"D x 8"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of vintage Japanese craft -- this rattan basket case brings natural warmth and timeless artisan character 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.

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