Vintage Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket - Bamboo Shipping-Textiles traditionally displayed at the entrance

traditionally displayed at the entrance of homes and businesses as a welcoming omen

This substantial piece combines traditional artistry with functional elegance

Made from ceramic with a dark ash bizen ware glaze

Rich texture and beautiful drape

Vintage Japanese Tall Ikebana Basket - Bamboo Shipping-Textiles traditionally displayed at the entranceA vintage Japanese tall ikebana basket. Made from split take (bamboo) with a natural bamboo internal liner. The basket features a tall, slender cylindrical form with an open, rustic lattice weave of dark bamboo strips. A small braided loop handle sits at the top rim, and a bamboo cylinder serves as the internal liner. Known as a hanakago, this style of basket is traditionally used to hold simple ikebana flower arrangements, with the exposed light