Keep it long, treasure it long.

Unique appearance

What comes to mind when you think of something that will last a lifetime? A classic watch, a basic trench coat, a long umbrella made by a downtown craftsman, leather shoes from a long-established leather brand, etc. These are not items that you should keep in good condition forever, but rather items that you should carefully care for and dye in your own color.

Today, we will introduce a wild grape basket bag made with the "Kakobe weave" technique, which is carefully woven by craftsmen one by one. It is woven freehand without using a wooden mold, allowing the natural expression of the material to be fully utilized. It has a different appeal from the 2-minute width baskets, which are woven using selected and uniformly thick skin, and are popular with both men and women alike.

It is woven by a skilled craftsman in his 80s, and he is the only craftsman at Miyamoto Kogei who can make this Kakobe weave. The materials used are skins that have not been used for other mountain vine baskets, so the thickness and color vary, and each finished basket has its own unique character. The knots and curves are beautifully woven with the ingenuity that can only be achieved by hand, giving each basket a unique appearance. This basket bag is woven by craftsmen with many years of experience with a flexible sense and solid technique, and the more you use it, the more glossy it becomes and the deeper the color of the amber color becomes.

[Free inner bag to use with mountain vine basket]
For customers who order mountain vine baskets at this order meeting, we will give you a free large black inner bag for each purchase to make it easier to use. (※One free item for each purchase of one product). Not only does it prevent the contents of the bag from being seen, but it also allows you to smoothly put in and take out your belongings without getting caught.

A Special Basket

This Yamabudo Kako Bag, Kakobe-weave, is made by skilled craftsmen in Aomori, carefully weaving vines of domestic wild grapes that have grown in the nature without succumbing to the harsh cold of Tohoku. As you continue to use it, the color will darken and develop an amazing luster.

The reason we especially recommend this Miyamoto Kogei Yamabudo Basket Bag is that it is durable and rare. Miyamoto Kogei makes various basket bags from Akebia and wild grape vines, so their technique for making sturdy baskets is well-known. The handles in particular are the part that comes into contact with the skin frequently and can cause damage, but Miyamoto Kogei's handles are very sturdy despite their delicate appearance. It is reassuring to know that the bag is made to be sturdy, especially since you want to use it for a long time.

Also, as many of you know, wild grape basket bags are very valuable items. The harvest of wild grape skins has decreased year by year, and the amount of vines on the market has decreased proportionally, so the price has risen. Therefore, the amount that can be produced per month is limited, so this time we are limiting the number that can be delivered per month and offering it in the form of order.

And above all, it develops a beautiful amber color luster as you use it, which is incomparable to other vines. It is a basket that will make you turn your head at first glance. It is said that it can be used for up to three generations, so it is wonderful to give it to your mother as a gift and use it together, or to share it with your children. Even when not in use, we would like you to display it in a well-ventilated place, so we recommend putting dried flowers in it and displaying it in the living room.

2 sizes to choose from

A wild grape basket bag finished with "Kakobe weave" that makes the most of the natural texture. The Kakobe weave is available in two sizes, M and L.

M size: A size that can neatly store a slim lunch box, a long wallet, a pouch, and a paperback book. Convenient for everyday outings and small shopping trips.

L size: A large capacity, perfect for those who tend to carry a lot of luggage. It can hold A4 files and PCs up to 14 inches. The size is easy to balance for tall people and men.

Why wild grapes are so popular

Wild grape vines are now known as hand baskets for outings, but they are so strong that they were used in the past as materials for farm work and transportation baskets, and as materials for ropes and suspension bridges. It is said that if properly cared for, they can be used for 100 to 150 years, so it is a basket bag that can literally be used for "three generations."

Among various materials such as Akebia and walnut, wild grapes develop a gloss the more they are used, but it is said that only a limited part of the bark produces this beautiful luster. The bark that produces this beautiful luster is fine-grained and light brown in color.

Miyamoto Kogei's wild grape baskets are made entirely by hand, without relying on machines. Because the material is precious, the number of baskets that can be made is decreasing year by year, and there is also a shortage of craftsmen with advanced skills. Made carefully and over a long period of time with skilled handwork, wild grape basket bags are masterpieces packed with the craftsman's thoughts. A basket bag that you will want to use for a long time will become something you will want to keep by your side at all times and spend your future with.