{"product_id":"mid-century-woven-akebi-utility-basket","title":"Antique Woven Akebi Vine Basket","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA beautifully weathered handwoven basket made from wild Akebi\/Akebia vine woven into a fluid, soft-bodied form that yields gently to the touch. Dating to the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTaisho to early Showa era (circa 1920s–1950s)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this particularly singular piece departs from rigid frame basketry, existing instead as a quiet, pliable pocket that shifts naturally with its contents. Having spent much of its past life suspended as an evocative wall-hanging vessel, it carries an immense sculptural presence, bringing the unhurried spirit of \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e into the modern space.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWoven from wild Akebi vine (\u003cem\u003eAkebia quinata\u003c\/em\u003e) harvested in northern Japan, this basket features a dense, durable weave that naturally hardens over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe side panels use traditional Tate-ami vertical weaving, while the base features a sturdy Ajiro-ami checkered twill designed for strength and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal braided hemp cord handles pass through woven rim loops. The unvarnished fibres have developed a distinctive dark charcoal and umber patina through decades of indoor storage and gentle domestic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\"\u003eHEIGHT: 26.5CM\u003cbr\u003eWIDTH: 49.5CM\u003cbr\u003eDEPTH: 20CM\u003cbr\u003eOPENING DIAMETER: 37.5CM X 17CM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAs an antique object, this piece has lived a previous life and shows the gentle marks of time and utility. Please note that this vessel has a sturdy, rigid construction and stands independently without internal support or filling. A minor trace of red pigment or wax transfer is present on one of the outer side panels, alongside small, expected signs of age such as light surface wear, natural variations in the vine coloration, and loose hemp cord ends. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58769960468864,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/MONOSHOPIFYBASKETS-253_Large_866904e6-6eea-4af4-bf45-2716f9302f11.jpg?v=1787847563","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/mid-century-woven-akebi-utility-basket","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}