"Japanese Bamboo Basket - Ref: Jv122"
Japanese bamboo basket (Hanakago) for Ikebana in the shape of a boat. Hanakago is a Japanese term meaning flower baskets. These are made using the Japanese bamboo weaving technique, which is a traditional art in itself. They are used in Ikebana and sometimes also in the tea ceremony. Ikebana, meaning the way of flowers or the art of making flowers live, is a traditional Japanese art based on flower arrangement. Period: Taisho 1912-1926