Vintage Japanese Kago Basket — Bamboo, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-497) - 1

Vintage Japanese Kago Basket — Bamboo, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-497)

SKU:
25M-497
$45.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 9 1/2"W x 8 1/2"D x 8"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Kago Basket — 1950s, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-497)

A Gentle Curve of Daily Grace

This charming handwoven basket from the 1950s Showa era radiates practical beauty. With its soft oval body and single arched handle, it likely served for carrying produce, arranging flowers, or holding household items. The reddish-brown bamboo glows warmly, showcasing a tight, even weave that feels both sturdy and elegant.

Simple yet refined, the basket embodies the Japanese belief that even the most utilitarian objects can—and should—be beautiful. Ideal as a display piece or functional accent, it brings quiet nostalgia to modern interiors.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1950s, Showa Period

  • Material: Woven bamboo

  • Use: Storage, flower arranging (ikebana), or décor

  • Features: Oval shape, arched handle, tight uniform weaving

  • Dimensions: 9 1/2"W x 8 1/2"D x 8"H

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition

It carries not only objects, but the spirit of a gentler, hand-touched time.

Additional Information
size:
9 1/2"W x 8 1/2"D x 8"H