Vintage Japanese Bamboo Hanakago Flower Basket with Liner, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26J-0166-2

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Hanakago Flower Basket with Liner, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26J-0166-2

A handwoven bamboo hanakago with open-lattice body, arched handle, and dark bamboo cylinder liner -- a refined vessel for ikebana and wabi-sabi living.

A hanakago is a traditional Japanese flower basket used to display ikebana floral arrangements, often placed in the tokonoma alcove of a home or tea room as a seasonal accent. This early Showa example is hand-crafted from split bamboo strips woven into a domed, open-lattice body with a bold diagonal crossing pattern -- a technique that creates both structural strength and striking visual rhythm. The tall arched handle is formed from twisted bamboo strips, adding elegant height and ease of display. The warm honey-and-amber tones of the aged bamboo have deepened beautifully over the decades, lending the piece the quiet, irregular beauty that defines the wabi-sabi aesthetic. A separate dark cylindrical bamboo tube accompanies the basket and serves as an inner liner to hold water and stems in place -- a practical accessory typical of hanakago sets of this period. Together, the two pieces represent a complete vintage Japanese craft object of genuine collector quality.

In a modern home, this handcrafted Japanese vintage bamboo basket makes a striking living room accent or entryway statement piece. Display it as sculptural decor on a console, shelf, or side table -- its open weave casts beautiful shadows in natural light. Place a small potted plant or a handful of dried botanicals inside the liner for an instant Japandi style vignette. It also works beautifully as a tabletop fruit basket or as a unique gift for collectors, Japanophiles, or anyone drawn to the quiet elegance of handmade Japanese objects. Its compact proportions -- generous enough to hold a meaningful arrangement, light enough to move freely -- make it an endlessly versatile decorative accent for bedroom decor, a home office, or a minimalist dining table centerpiece.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Woven split bamboo; separate dark bamboo cylinder liner
• Use: Hanakago flower basket for ikebana floral display; tokonoma or decorative alcove accent
• Modern Use: Sculptural living room or entryway accent; Japandi-style dried botanical display; tabletop fruit or bread basket
• Features: Domed open-lattice body with diagonal crossing bamboo strip weave; tall twisted arched handle; flat woven base; includes separate dark cylindrical bamboo liner; rich aged amber patina throughout
• Dimensions: 9"Diameter x 14"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of vintage Japanese craft -- this handwoven hanakago brings the timeless wabi-sabi aesthetic and the art of ikebana 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 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.