Japanese Rattan Ikebana Basket

A tapered woven basket with an arched handle and a stick lashed to its side.

This ikebana basket is from Japan, and dates to the 20th century. It is bamboo & rattan. Bamboo basketry is an established craft in Japan, with skilled makers using techniques such as plaiting, twining and weaving to create both rough and finely detailed forms. A tall, tapering basket in tight diagonal weave with a flared rim and an arched, twisted handle. A slim pole is bound along the front, and small pointed feet extend at the base. The color is deep brown with lighter highlights. It is 22 inches high and 8 in diameter.

Tidy weave, with a handle that means business.