Vintage Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase with Removable Bamboo Insert, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0725-2

Vintage Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase with Removable Bamboo Insert, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0725-2

A hand-woven bamboo and rattan-cane tube vase with removable bamboo insert -- a refined vessel for ikebana flower arranging.

A bamboo tube vase of this style is a traditional Japanese vessel used in ikebana, the centuries-old art of formal flower arranging. The outer sleeve is hand-woven in a tight two-tone basketweave pattern using split bamboo or rattan-style cane in warm honey and deep chestnut tones, giving the piece a richly textured, organic surface. At the rim, the weave terminates in an elaborate series of looped and knotted cane arches -- a decorative flourish that echoes the sculptural sensibility of Japanese craft. The inner bamboo tube insert, shown removed in the final image, fits snugly inside the woven sleeve and serves as the water-holding liner for fresh-cut stems. This handcrafted Japanese bamboo vase dates to the Late Showa era and represents the enduring tradition of natural-material craft that flourished in postwar Japan.

Today this vintage Japanese ikebana vase is a striking living room accent on a sideboard, shelf, or entryway console -- simply drop in a few dried stems, pampas grass, or sculptural branches for an instant wabi-sabi aesthetic. It works equally well in a home office or bathroom as a minimalist decor piece holding reed diffuser sticks or rolled hand towels. Its slender cylindrical form and warm two-tone weave also make it a natural fit in Japandi-style interiors. A thoughtful housewarming gift or unique gift for collectors of vintage Japanese craft and natural home decor.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Woven split bamboo or rattan-style cane outer sleeve; solid bamboo tube insert
• Use: Ikebana flower vase; the removable bamboo tube insert holds water for fresh-cut stems
• Modern Use: Living room or entryway accent with dried botanicals or pampas grass; home office or bathroom organizer for reed diffuser sticks or small items; decorative display piece in Japandi or wabi-sabi styled interiors
• Features: Tall cylindrical form; tight two-tone basketweave in honey and chestnut tones; elaborately looped and knotted cane arches at the rim; rounded closed base; removable bamboo tube insert included
• Dimensions: 4 1/4"Diameter x 10"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully handcrafted piece of vintage Japanese bamboo craft that brings the quiet elegance 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.