Vintage Japanese Woven Bamboo Basket, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0592-1

Vintage Japanese Woven Bamboo Basket, Mid Showa 1946-1965 | SKU: 26J-0592-1

A handwoven bamboo basket with a glossy black-coated interior -- rustic Japanese folk craft at its most honest and enduring.

A traditional Japanese woven bamboo basket of this round, shallow bowl form was a common fixture of the mid-century Japanese household, used for gathering, rinsing, or storing produce and dry goods. Crafted from split bamboo, the exterior displays a confident mix of herringbone and diagonal weave patterns that shift across the curved sidewall, demonstrating the practiced hand of a regional folk craftsman. The rim is finished with a tightly wrapped binding that reinforces the structure while adding a refined edge detail. The entire interior surface is coated in a glossy black sealant -- likely a lacquer-style finish applied to improve moisture resistance -- lending the basket a striking two-tone contrast between the warm reddish-brown exterior and the deep black lining. This combination of functional construction and quiet visual drama is characteristic of vintage Japanese craft objects made for everyday use.

Today, this handcrafted Japanese bamboo basket translates beautifully into modern interiors. Its generous shallow bowl form makes it ideal as a living room accent piece -- styled on a coffee table or sideboard to hold fruit, pinecones, or decorative objects. It works equally well as a wabi-sabi aesthetic centerpiece on a dining table, or as an entryway catch-all for keys and small essentials. The rich patina and textured weave bring an organic warmth to Japandi style and minimalist decor alike. A thoughtful housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese vintage folk craft, it carries genuine age and character that no reproduction can replicate.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Woven split bamboo; glossy black-coated interior (lacquer-style sealant)
• Use: Household storage or produce basket for kitchen use
• Modern Use: Fruit bowl or decorative display bowl; living room or dining table centerpiece; entryway catch-all tray
• Features: Round shallow bowl form; herringbone and diagonal weave pattern on exterior; tightly wrapped rim binding; high-gloss black interior coating; warm reddish-brown patina overall
• Dimensions: 11 1/2"Diameter x 3 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully aged piece of vintage Japanese folk craft -- woven with skill, sealed for life, and ready to bring warmth and wabi-sabi character to 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.