{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-basket-biku-traditional-woven-folk-art","title":"Vintage Japanese Basket - Biku, Traditional Woven Folk Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basket features a distinctive rounded body that tapers towards the narrower opening, creating an elegant silhouette while reflecting its original utilitarian purpose. Woven from bamboo strips, the openwork construction showcases a natural warmth commonly found in traditional Japanese basketry. The reinforced rim provides a neat, sturdy finish, while the original rope strap adds to its rustic charm and authentic appearance. The rope strap shows obvious fraying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile piece would also make an attractive decorative accent for an ikebana-inspired display, whether used to complement dried botanicals or simply admired as an example of functional craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPPROX. Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEIGHT: 29.3cm \u003cbr\u003eWIDTH: 23cm\u003cbr\u003eDEPTH: 16.5cm\u003cbr\u003eDIAMETER AT OPENING: 19.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven bamboo, rope strap, with reinforced rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Antique Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basket shows obvious signs of wear and use. Surface wear along the weaving, and some splitting of pieces. The rope has prevalent fraying. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine the photographs carefully, as they form a part of the description. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60192825049472,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/BASKETSSHOPIFY23.10.26_6of279.jpg?v=1792761655","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-basket-biku-traditional-woven-folk-art","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}