Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (1) Box they would have been seen

they would have been seen outside of shops or restaurants

showcasing a cloud motif

It would have originally been used for worship and prayer within the home

Crafted out of hand-woven cotton panels stitched vertically together creating this beautiful patterned design

gouache and soft pastel combinations

Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (1) Box they would have been seenThis quaint basket originated in Japan within the mid 20th century. It was handwoven from bamboo using a traditional Japanese technique known as takeami. The style showcases an okimono kago design, which can be seen on the bottom where the 5 bamboo pieces meet, forming a star shape. This specific basket has some Japanese calligraphy on the side. Unfortunately we cannot translate it, but we assume its a label for what was stored inside or perhaps a