Vintage Japanese Woven Bamboo Lidded Storage Box (Take-kagobako), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0727

Vintage Japanese Woven Bamboo Lidded Storage Box (Take-kagobako), Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0727

A finely hand-woven bamboo storage box with removable fitted lid -- a quiet expression of Japanese craft tradition.

A woven bamboo lidded box, known in Japan as a take-kagobako, is a traditional handcrafted storage vessel shaped from split bamboo strips and finished to protect and preserve the weave. This example showcases a bold, uniform plain-weave pattern of wide flat bamboo strips, treated to a rich reddish-brown tone that deepens toward the corners and rim -- the result of age and either smoke treatment or a surface finish applied during production. The base tray features gently structured sides with a darker wrapped-edge binding, while the generously proportioned lift-off lid mirrors the weave perfectly, sitting flush against the tray with a satisfying fit. Every element of this vintage Japanese craft object reflects the patient skill of a trained artisan working in the Showa-era basketry tradition, where functional beauty and honest materials were prized above ornamentation.

Today this handcrafted Japanese bamboo box translates beautifully into a variety of modern interiors. On a home office desk it serves as a stylish desk organizer -- corralling stationery, cards, or small supplies beneath its lid. In the bedroom it makes a refined jewelry box or keepsake holder, keeping trinkets dust-free while adding a wabi-sabi aesthetic accent to the dresser or nightstand. Its shallow open tray form also works as a living room accent piece for displaying folded textiles, dried botanicals, or remote controls in a Japandi-style setting. A thoughtful housewarming gift or gift for collectors of Japanese vintage craft, this box brings warmth and texture to any space it inhabits.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Woven split bamboo strips with darker wrapped-edge rim binding; reddish-brown treated finish
• Use: General small-item storage; lidded box for household or personal goods
• Modern Use: Desk organizer or stationery holder; bedroom jewelry box or keepsake box; living room decorative accent in Japandi or wabi-sabi style
• Features: Flat rectangular form; uniform wide-strip plain-weave pattern on all surfaces; removable lift-off fitted lid; open shallow interior tray; darker wrapped binding along all rim edges; aged patina with warm reddish-brown tone
• Dimensions: 12"W x 8 3/4"D x 3"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully made piece of vintage Japanese craft -- handwoven bamboo storage that brings natural texture and quiet artistry into the 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.