{"product_id":"woven-vine-sculpture-basket-organic-open-weave-vessel","title":"Akebi Vine Basket","description":"\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\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 flexible wild mountain vine and root fibers using an open, honest diamond-lattice technique. The opening is defined by a substantial, heavy-gauge vine bundle, thoughtfully wrapped and reinforced to ground its organic shape. It retains its authentic, hand-twisted hemp utility cords securely knotted around the rim loops, providing a natural means for wall display. The unvarnished wild fibres showcase a beautifully weathered, matte-umber patina, showing soft shifts into deeply oxidised charcoal-brown tones earned through decades of quiet domestic use.\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 - TAKEN STOOD ON BASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHEIGHT: 40CM\u003cbr\u003eWIDTH: 52CM\u003cbr\u003eDEPTH: 23CM\u003cbr\u003eOPENING DIAMETER: 47.5CM X 19CM \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 the gentle marks of time and utility. Please note that this vessel has a soft, non-rigid construction and \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003edoes not stand independently without internal support\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or filling. Minor fibre fraying, small breaks to individual lattice strands, loose hemp cord ends, and an expected, natural distortion to the weave from long-term hanging display are to be expected. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt also shows evidence of historical woodworm damage. The bamboo structures remain sound, but these pieces should be treated as decorative antiques. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58763182276992,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/MONOSHOPIFYBASKETS-229_Large_3f3d785c-b574-4b7c-8c4a-69d6e5dd041b.jpg?v=1787847516","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/woven-vine-sculpture-basket-organic-open-weave-vessel","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}