Vintage Japanese Bamboo Kago Storage Basket with Bamboo Node Cup, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0457-1

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Kago Storage Basket with Bamboo Node Cup, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0457-1

A richly hand-woven bamboo storage basket with a companion bamboo node cup -- a striking pair of vintage Japanese craft objects in warm reddish-brown tones.

A kago is a traditional Japanese woven bamboo basket used for household storage, produce, or carrying goods -- an everyday object elevated by the remarkable skill of the craftsperson who made it. This piece displays a generous globular body with a wide, flat base that flares slightly at the bottom for stability, rising to a narrow neck finished with a tightly coiled and herringbone-patterned rolled rim. The exterior is worked in a close plain weave that transitions into a bold herringbone pattern at the shoulder, giving the form visual rhythm and structure. Two knotted bamboo loop handles are secured on opposite sides of the neck, functional in origin and quietly sculptural in effect. The interior reveals an open lattice weave -- a hallmark of skilled Japanese bamboo craft -- and the base bears what appears to be a woven maker's mark or structural cross-brace visible from the underside. The rich reddish-brown patina is the result of decades of natural aging, lending the piece the warm, honey-dark depth that collectors of vintage Japanese craft prize. Accompanying the basket is a separate cylindrical bamboo node cup -- a naturally hollow section of bamboo sealed at the base by its own node -- finished to a warm honey tone with its own aged character.

In a modern home, this vintage bamboo basket makes a beautiful living room accent piece -- displayed on a shelf, sideboard, or floor as a standalone sculptural object in a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interior. Its generous opening and sturdy form make it equally practical as a bedroom or entryway organizer for blankets, magazines, or rolled textiles. The bamboo node cup works beautifully as a desktop pen holder, a small vase for dried stems, or a bathroom organizer for brushes and small tools. Together they make a compelling gift for collectors, a unique housewarming gift, or a thoughtful present for anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese vintage furniture and objects.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Split bamboo strips (basket body); natural bamboo node section (cup); warm reddish-brown aged patina throughout
• Use: Household storage or carrying basket; bamboo node cup used as a small container or measure
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway decorative accent; bedroom or hallway storage for blankets or rolled textiles; bamboo cup as a desktop organizer or dried-stem vase
• Features: Globular body with wide flat base; tightly coiled rolled rim with herringbone shoulder weave; plain weave body; open lattice interior; paired knotted bamboo loop side handles; woven structural cross visible on base; companion bamboo node cup with natural sealed base and aged honey tone
• Dimensions: 11"W x 10"D x 8"H
• Condition: Excellent

A compelling pair of vintage Japanese bamboo craft objects -- handwoven with quiet mastery and aged to a warmth that only decades of honest use can create.

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.