Ikkanbari Basket Kakishibu

¥17,600

These home organization tools are created using the traditional ikkanbari method, where woven bamboo is covered in washi paper.

The traditional method for ikkanbari is to coat the pieces with persimmon tannins — kakishibu — as seen in this colorway.

Originally, ikkanbari was created in the Edo period as tableware used for traveling, taking the forms of traditional ceramics but with just a fraction of the weight. Its use cases quickly expanded as the design possibilities were limited only by the imagination of the maker.

We've partnered with bamboo craftspeople and a washi artist to make a series of practical home pieces that make organization a little more charming. The overlap of washi paper, the dynamic character of the kakishibu coloring, and the convenient sizes make these pieces easy to incorporate into daily life.

All baskets are handwoven with bamboo, giving each one an organic dynamic and shape.

See our other styles and colorways in the Ikkanbari Collection

Size

Small Medium Large Tall

Variant

Only 3 left

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Nishikawa

The Nishikawa workshop was founded in 1831, and has been making bamboo products for almost 200 years. Before their founding, Kyoto bamboo crafts had focused on everyday items such as colanders, but by incorporating the cultures of tea ceremony and flower arrangement, the second generation of the family laid the foundation for Kyoto bamboo crafts as we know them today. They are known for their sudare blinds and bamboo weaving.

Today, the Nishikawa workshop is passionate about facing the challenge of carrying on the tradition of bamboo craftsmanship, especially as the industry faces decline. They remain committed to selecting high quality materials and preserving traditional techniques.

Tete

Tete is a local aritst based in Kyoto who started pursuing working with washi paper five years ago. She crafts tableware, tea utensils, fixtures, tissue boxes, and more using washi - diversifying and expanding its use in a modern home. We are proud to support her on her journey to become a full-time washi artisan.

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Nishikawa

The Nishikawa workshop was founded in 1831, and has been making bamboo products for almost 200 years. Before their founding, Kyoto bamboo crafts had focused on everyday items such as colanders, but by incorporating the cultures of tea ceremony and flower arrangement, the second generation of the family laid the foundation for Kyoto bamboo crafts as we know them today. They are known for their sudare blinds and bamboo weaving.

Today, the Nishikawa workshop is passionate about facing the challenge of carrying on the tradition of bamboo craftsmanship, especially as the industry faces decline. They remain committed to selecting high quality materials and preserving traditional techniques.

Tete

Tete is a local aritst based in Kyoto who started pursuing working with washi paper five years ago. She crafts tableware, tea utensils, fixtures, tissue boxes, and more using washi - diversifying and expanding its use in a modern home. We are proud to support her on her journey to become a full-time washi artisan.

Details

Material
Bamboo, washi paper, and persimmon tannin coating

Dimensions
Small
28L x 20W x 12H cm
11L × 7.9W × 4.7H in

Medium
38L x 28W x 12H cm
15L × 11W × 4.7H in

Large
38L x 28W x 16H cm
15L × 11W × 6.3H in

Tall
38L x 28W x 24H cm
15L × 11W × 9.5H in

Care

Do not place wet objects into the baskets
To avoid discoloration, keep out of direct sunlight.
While fortified, the pieces are made from washi and bamboo and can distort or break under too much weight