Minami Kaze Kogei Rattan Basket with Lid (black)

Hexagonal Small Oval Basket with Lid (Black)

The Hexagonal Small Oval Basket with Lid (Black) boasts the subtle sheen and gentle texture unique to bamboo.
The delicate hexagonal weave, meticulously crafted from fine bamboo strips, creates an item that combines both beauty and practicality.

Bamboo is highly breathable, antibacterial, and durable, making this basket convenient for storing small snacks or miscellaneous daily necessities.

The warmth and charm of handcrafted items can also bring a serene atmosphere to your space as part of your interior decor.
Touching the bamboo's texture, a mix of glossy smoothness and natural roughness, feels like holding nature itself in your hands.
This exquisite piece allows you to subtly feel the breath of its material in your daily life.

Nanpu Kogei

Nanpu Kogei is a comprehensive bamboo trading company founded in 1979 in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture.
In Beppu, a region known as a major production area for bamboo crafts, they have consistently handled everything from material procurement to manufacturing and sales in-house.

Their system, which includes managing forests and supplying materials to artisans, is a rare initiative not often seen in other production areas.
Realizing that this integrated system fosters trust in the quality of their products and provides a sense of security, I decided to welcome Nanpu Kogei's products into my home.

Furthermore, Nanpu Kogei's products are not merely bamboo crafts; they also possess an aspect of "creative bamboo art."
While focusing on the sustainable use of bamboo, the seamless fusion of modern design and traditional techniques by skilled artisans is particularly impressive and a key reason why these products can be cherished for a long time.

Currently, while inheriting the rooted craftsmanship and aesthetic sense of the region, they have relocated their base to Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture, surrounded by lush nature and abundant marine resources, where they continue to produce high-quality bamboo products.

Flexible, Strong, and Beautiful

Bamboo is known as a sustainable eco-material due to its remarkably fast growth.
While it is lightweight and easy to maintain, each piece has its own unique character and flexibility, requiring high skill and patience for processing.

Bamboo products carefully finished in this way are durable and long-lasting, and the beauty that deepens into an amber color with use is one of the joys of owning them.
Flexible and strong, with a texture that grows richer over time, bamboo combines practicality and design, transcending mere "tools" and leading to a heartwarming experience, I believe.

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Craftsman: Nanpu Kogei / Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture
Material: Bamboo
Size: Approx. W180 × D140 × H75 mm
　　　　Inner dimensions: Approx. W165 × D110 × H60 mm　　　　

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[About the product]
As these items are handmade using natural materials, there may be individual differences in shape, color, and size.