Pair of Japanese Bamboo Flower Baskets, c. 1920

Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this small flower basket from the early 20th century is a charming example of traditional Chinese basketry. The basket is woven of th...

Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this small flower basket from the early 20th century is a lovely example of traditional Chinese basketry. The basket is woven of thin...

Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this petite flower basket from the early 20th century is a lovely example of traditional Chinese basketry. The small basket is woven ...

Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...

An important Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket by Yamamoto Chikuryosai I (also known as Chikuryusai I, Shoen after 1929) (1868-1945). Active in Osaka, Kansai region, he was advised by Wada Waichisai I. After 1929, he signed his work as Shoen (Shoen made this), such as this one. This basket was made using "sooted" bamboo (susutake in Japanese). This bamboo materials was collected from traditional thatched-roof houses that had been exposed to decades of smoke from a hearth or cooking fire, therefore the basket displays a deep rich patina that is hard to attain by color-lacquering. The basket featured a large rounded barrel form with handle. The body was constructed with a twill plaiting variation of a more relaxed and loose weave. It allows the light coming through to render the piece a lighter sense. Parallel plaiting was used to reinforce the body with stripes of bamboo, while adding more visual constrict to a free spirited background. Twisted bamboo strips form rope-like handle and the top rim. It is signed "Shoen Made This" on the base. Two-piece water container made from bamboo trunk is retained with the piece as shown. For the artists other and similar work, see baskets masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art...

Authentic antique French Harvest Baskets handwoven from WillowHazel with original painted markings and a rich, weathered patina. Likely used for grape or grain harvests in rural Fran...

This type of basket was used to hold different kinds of sweet cakes to give away on special occasions to friends and relatives. The recipient would take the contents and return the baskets to the sender with a red packet as token of appreciation. Each tier is decorated with "open begonia" to signify prosperity. These are made of woven bamboo strips in a hexagonal shape. The handles are decorated with metal hooks so that they can be carried with a pole. A metal pin is used to lock and secure the containers on the top. This pair of containers...

This ikebana basket features two weave patterns with a twisted handle in a square shape. It has a deep brown color with a slight contrast to highlight the weaving. It is constructed ...