Vintage Japanese Bamboo Hanakago Flower Basket with Tube Liner, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0680-4

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Hanakago Flower Basket with Tube Liner, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0680-4

A finely woven dark bamboo hanakago with open hexagonal lattice, arched handle, and fitted bamboo tube liner -- a classic vessel of the ikebana tradition.

A hanakago is a traditional Japanese flower basket used to display ikebana arrangements, the centuries-old art of mindful floral composition. This handcrafted example features a tall cylindrical body woven in a repeating open hexagonal lattice pattern -- a technique that demands considerable skill and patience from the maker. Thin bamboo strips have been dark-stained to a rich espresso tone, deepened further by decades of natural patina, lending the piece a quiet, wabi-sabi elegance. The arched handle is formed from twisted bamboo lengths, braided together at the crown for added strength, while a tightly coiled rim at the base anchors the composition. This is a fine example of vintage Japanese craft in the hanakago tradition.

Today this striking piece transitions effortlessly into modern interior settings. Use it as a living room accent vase -- simply slip a small glass or jar inside the bamboo tube liner to hold fresh or dried stems. Its tall, slender silhouette makes it equally suited as a minimalist decor object on a console table, bookshelf, or entryway surface, where its open weave casts beautiful patterned shadows. It would also serve as a unique gift for Japanophiles or collectors drawn to Japandi style and wabi-sabi aesthetic. A conversation piece that bridges the ikebana studio and the contemporary home.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Dark-stained woven bamboo strips (outer basket); dark-coated bamboo tube (removable liner)
• Use: Ikebana flower arrangement display; hanakago-style standing basket vase
• Modern Use: Living room accent vase with dried or fresh stems; entryway decorative object; unique gift for collectors of Japanese vintage craft
• Features: Tall cylindrical open-weave body in a hexagonal lattice pattern; arched twisted bamboo handle with braided crown; tightly coiled base rim; removable dark-coated bamboo tube liner that sits flush inside the basket; rich dark patina throughout both pieces
• Dimensions: 4 1/2"Diameter x 12 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully crafted piece of vintage Japanese bamboo art that brings the serene spirit 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.