{"product_id":"antique-bamboo-backpack-basket-woven-oiko-carrying-vessel","title":"Antique Bamboo Backpack Basket – Woven Oiko Carrying Vessel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA classic \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eoiko\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eseoi-kago\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (backpack basket), traditionally used in rural mountain villages for foraging, agricultural harvesting, or carrying firewood. Dating to the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTaisho to early Showa era (circa 1920s–1950s)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this robust, flat-backed utility vessel features its rare, original hand-woven textile shoulder straps, presenting an incredibly evocative example of authentic backcountry folk art (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eMingei\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAge: Early 20C\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\u003eHand-woven from durable, thick-split bamboo using a tight, alternating horizontal striping pattern that creates a beautiful structural rhythm across the body. The flat rear panel is structurally reinforced with a heavy-duty wooden frame base to sit flush against the back. It retains its highly collectible, original thick shoulder straps - expertly hand-braided from repurposed vintage indigo and madder-dyed cotton rags utilizing the traditional \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003esakiori\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (rag-weaving) technique. The entire basket is bound by a massive, spiral-twisted bamboo rim and original hemp cords.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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\"\u003eDimensions\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHEIGHT: 42CM\u003cbr\u003eDIAMETER: 31.5CM\u003cbr\u003eOPENING DIAMETER: 27.5CM \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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. Fraying and fading to the textile straps, natural splitting in the bamboo elements, missing or broken strands from structural wear, and localized weathering\/darkening are to be expected. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58762940121472,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/MONOSHOPIFYBASKETS-161_Large_bee7d609-c558-4351-80ab-0d4e96e2b194.jpg?v=1787846999","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-bamboo-backpack-basket-woven-oiko-carrying-vessel","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}