{"product_id":"antique-bamboo-backpack-basket-woven-oiko-carrying-vessel-1","title":"Antique Bamboo Backpack Basket – Woven Oiko Carrying Vessel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA traditional \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eoiko\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eseoi-kago\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (backpack basket) used in rural mountain villages for agricultural harvesting, foraging, or transporting wood. Dating to the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTaisho to early Showa era (circa 1920s–1950s)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this deeply functional piece reflects the utilitarian beauty of early regional folk craft (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eMingei\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), retaining its original rustic textile shoulder straps.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAge: Mid 20th Century\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMaterials\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted from broad, split-bamboo strips using a precise rectangular plaiting technique, supported by vertical wood\/thick bamboo stabilizing ribs along the front face. The flat rear panel is constructed to rest comfortably against the body. It features original, hand-twisted hemp ropes attached to iron mounting rings, paired with thick shoulder cushioning hand-braided from repurposed pink and teal vintage workwear cotton rags (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003esakiori\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e style). The rim is bound by an expansive, split-bamboo band secured tightly with twisted wire loops, while the interior bottom panels show a deeply aged, natural wood-grain floor.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDimensions\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHEIGHT: 57CM\u003cbr\u003eWIDTH: 45CM\u003cbr\u003eDIAMETER: 49CM\u003cbr\u003eOPENING DIAMETER: 44CM \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an antique object, this piece has lived a previous life and shows signs of age and use. Notable fraying, sun-fading, and minor thread breaks on the textile straps, natural separation or splitting in the bamboo weave, expected gaps\/losses to the interior floor slats, and areas of deep localized surface discoloration are present. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58762948247936,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DSC08576_copy.jpg?v=1789651032","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-bamboo-backpack-basket-woven-oiko-carrying-vessel-1","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}