■Domestic Bamboo Zaru (Strainer)■ Bamboo Craft Bamboo Basket Made in Japan

■■ Japanese Bamboo Basket ■■

The baskets and sieves from Torigoe Bamboo Crafts are made from Suzudake (a type of bamboo that grows wild in the Torigoe area of Ichinohe Town, northern Iwate Prefecture). This bamboo craft has been passed down in the region for generations, developing as a side business for agriculture. While market baskets and sieves tailored to current demand are now the mainstream, it is said that in the past, luggage was primarily produced.

Before weaving, the first step is to create the bamboo strips, which are the raw material. Suzudake is processed into bamboo strips several millimeters wide. This process of creating the bamboo strips is very labor-intensive and requires skilled craftsmanship. These bamboo strips are then carefully woven by hand to create sieves and hand-held baskets.


Length: Approximately 19cm
Top Width: Approximately 23cm
Bottom Width: Approximately 13cm
Height: Approximately 4.5cm

■ Purchased at a department store's product exhibition. Although unused, please understand that this item has been stored at home for a long time (the central part of the bamboo sieve is slightly discolored. Please refer to the 6th photo) before considering your purchase.

This is a smoke-free and pet-free household.

Notes:
● As each item is handmade, there may be slight variations in size.
● Since natural fibers are used, there may be splinters, distortions, or differences in color from the image. We hope you will understand these as characteristics of natural fibers.

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