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A beautifully woven fertilizer basket that shows that it is carefully made one by one by a craftsman. As the name suggests, it was originally used to spread fertilizer in the fields, but it has changed its use to store vegetables and daily necessities, and is still supporting our lives. Tightly woven to sort out small grains without leaking, it is a versatile basket that can hold anything.

Like fertilizer swing baskets, bamboo products have long been used in Japan for daily necessities, ornaments, construction materials, agriculture, and fisheries. Baskets made of natural materials are popular all over the world, but Japan is a little special among them. Digging into history, bamboo baskets have been used as flower baskets in the world of tea ceremony since the time of Sen no Rikyu.
Both the delicate bamboo crafts and the bamboo baskets used in daily life reflect the Japanese spirit of careful craftsmanship.

Materials created from the coexistence of man and nature

Bamboo grows mostly in Asia, with many types of bamboo growing especially in Japan and China. In Japan, Kagoshima has the largest area of bamboo groves in Japan, and since it matures in one year, even if it is cut down, new bamboo will soon grow the following year, making it a sustainable natural material. In addition, the quality of the bamboo itself deteriorates if it is not taken care of, so cutting an appropriate amount of bamboo helps to protect the quality of the bamboo. In order for the beautiful bamboo groves and products to continue to exist, it is important to take care of the bamboo groves, use bamboo products, and pass them on from generation to generation.

A basket of craftsmanship

A fertilizer swing basket that uses thinly cut bamboo and bark, and the contrast between the two materials is impressive. The delicate construction that is finely woven with no gaps makes you feel the high skill of the craftsman. Bark is inserted into the corners of the basket as a reinforcement, making it difficult to break even if it is bumped during transportation. By fastening the string to the basket while firmly wedging it into the cut in the handle, there is no need to worry about it shaking when you hold the handle, and the shape of the basket can be maintained. Although it looks simple, you will notice that the craftsman's wisdom is alive in every detail.

All three sizes, large, medium and small, are made in the same way. Not only can it be used for practical purposes, such as cutting grass or hanging vegetables, but it can also be used as a basket for storing sewing tools and other personal belongings. For example, a large container can be used for children's toys, a small one can be used as a stock for fruits and vegetables, etc. It's easy to put in and take out and has a durable construction, so it's okay to put a little heavy things in it.
It seems that the fact that old-fashioned tools can be used to suit modern lifestyles tells us why they have supported Japanese lifestyles for hundreds of years.

Know the tools that are rooted in your life

Different materials, different shapes and weaves for the same purpose. Basket products from all over Japan and around the world offer a glimpse of the characteristics of the region, the way of life that has taken root, and even the character of the people. increase.

Bamboo crafts in Miyagi, which are said to have started making baskets and colanders as a side job for samurai families since the Edo period, have been made from bamboo that grew wild in the area for tools in daily life and for business use. Precious manufacturing that is also a little bit. The people involved will be happy if it becomes an opportunity to learn about the enjoyment of continued use and the craftsmanship and environment that plastic products do not have.