Product name: Hand-woven rectangular bamboo baskets with lids
Artist: Yuki Matsuda (松田由紀)
Material: Japanese white bamboo
Dimensions:
Medium - L26cm x W17.5cm × H14cm
Large - L33cm x W22cm × H18cm
Medium Tall - L26cm x W17.5cm × H20cm
Large Tall - L33cm x W22cm × H24.5cm
Notes: Please be noted that due to the nature of handcraft, the dimensions and patterns of each piece may vary. Sometimes, the shape/structure might have a sense of distortion when looking at the piece. However, it's NOT a faulty but the nature of 100% handmade with love.
How to use?
- These rectangular bamboo baskets are perfect for picnics, storage at home, grocery shopping, etc.
- They are also commonly used to store tea wares, tea canisters, coffee gears, coffee beans, all kinds of tools of our home cafes and pantries. The large size can also used to store magazines and sit a vase in, being a nice and functional decoration sitting at the reading corner.
- When you bring the baskets to a picnic, the lid can be so helpful that it acts as a tray to serve tea and food.
Maintenance and care instructions:
- The colour of bamboo strips will turn into a darker tone/caramelised colour over time. It's also an enjoyment to observe the natural change when nurturing a piece of beautiful handcrafted work.
- After each use, please leave the bamboo containers/baskets in a space with good ventilation. Use a soft damp cloth to wipe off the dirt/stains if any.
- DO NOT soak in water.
- NOT dishwasher/oven/microwave safe.
"Kakumono" (i.e. square container) is a traditional handcraft which is famous in Kyushu Prefecture since the Meiji Era in Japan. It uses a fire-bending technique to shape the curvy lines of bamboo strips and then to assemble them. It was commonly used to store and carry tofu back in the old time. Thanks to the excellent breathability and the use of natural materials, "kakumono" helps to drain water whilst protect the fragile texture of tofu. Nowadays, "kakumono" are more widely used in Japanese people's daily life. They are popular as bento boxes and storage baskets.
