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Mashiko Woven Market Bag - Large
$195
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Scroll downIf you've been around Provider for a while now, you will know we love antique Japanese baskets. There is just something so intricately beautiful about them, each one crafted individually by hand using techniques passed down through generations. We spotted these woven bags in a little antique store in Mashiko and fell in love. Use these as an everyday bag or as your market tote bag.
Details
Size: 49cm (W) 15cm (D) 48cm (H)
Found in a small antique store in Mashiko so this piece may show signs of age and character.
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Story
Tara decided to kick off this buying trip with a quick stop in Mashiko, Japan. We haven’t been back for three years, but we have been wanting to return ever since our last visit to hunt for beautiful antiques and ceramics. After one night's sleep in Tokyo, we woke early to collect the hire car and hit the road. After sitting in traffic for what felt like forever, we finally arrived. Mashiko is like a whole different world from the bustling cities of Japan; it is endlessly green, lots of kei trucks buzzing around and more beautiful homewares than we know what to do with.
Because of the Tokyo traffic, we ended up with a little less time to source than we’d hoped, and a few of our favourite shops were closed for summer holidays. We still managed to find so many treasures in antique stores and small ceramic shops. We’ve discovered beautiful baskets, vases, folk animals, wooden boxes, a very cool lampshade and, of course, lots of ceramics!
Origin
Japan
Mashiko is a small town in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, celebrated for its rich pottery heritage and vibrant community of ceramic artisans. Best known for Mashiko ware (Mashiko-yaki), the town has been producing handcrafted ceramics for over 150 years, with a focus on simple forms, natural glazes, and everyday functionality. Surrounded by rolling countryside, Mashiko continues to attract potters and visitors from around the world who appreciate its enduring craftsmanship, traditional kilns, and deep connection to Japanese folk craft.