Antique Japanese Woven Hanging Pouch with Wooden Collar

An antique Japanese woven wall hanging pouch featuring a solid wooden collar, a densely woven body and a patterned textile hanging cord, dating from the early 20th century. This piece was originally a machete sheath used by peasants for foraging. However, the style eventually became popular in the world of Japanese flower arrangement for displaying minimal stems. Today, it is widely recognised as a collector's piece within the Japanese antiques industry. The combination of weathered wood, textured weaving and woven cord gives the piece a distinctive folk-art character.

Materials

Wood, woven plant fibre and textile cord.

APPROX. Dimensions

HEIGHT: 22.5cm
WIDTH AT TOP: 15cm
OPENING: 12.5 X 1.5cm

Condition & Antique Character

The piece displays a naturally aged surface, with variations in colour, texture and wear across the wooden collar, woven body and cord. It is NOT SELF STANDING.

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