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Japanese Craft Tape Basket – Small
$179
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Scroll downIntricately handwoven in Iwate, Japan using a special craft tape that was originally used as packing material. Each basket is woven by hand and has its own unique features, with no two completely alike. These basket bags are one of our most beloved pieces; they add a pop of colour to your outfit, are comfortable to hold throughout the day and are a wonderful size for carrying all your bits and bobs. Use it as your daily bag or fill it with fruit and veg at the market.
Details
Size: 28.5cm x 12cm 15.5cm
Made from natural materials
Hand woven in Iwate, japan
Due to the handmade nature of the product colour, shape and size may vary slightly between each one.
Made from natural fibres so it is not waterproof, we advise trying to avoid any contact with water including rain.
About
Matsunoya has been curating sundries crafted by hand by artisans all over Japan and Asia since 1945. Working closely with skilled makers and small family-run workshops, they source items that offer everyday functionality but also celebrate the craftsmanship, time, and energy that went into making them.
With a small store in Tokyo where brooms, buckets, baskets, and dustpans spill out onto the pathway, it's hard not to find a place for each and every item in the home. Deeply functional, slow-made, and made from sustainable materials, what more could you want?
Iwate Prefecture is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of handcrafted baskets and weaving. Using locally harvested materials skilled artisans shape each piece entirely by hand. These baskets were used as market bags, storage containers or for agricultural needs. They are durable and a testament to the craft.
Origin
Japan
Iwate is a large prefecture on the northeastern coast of Honshu, Japan's main island. The southern city of Hiraizumi contains a rich architectural legacy from its period as a political center in the 11th and 12th centuries, including Chūson-ji Temple and the adjacent Mōtsū-ji Temple