Japanese Bird's Nest Ikebana Basket

This round bamboo basket is an early 20th century flower basket (hanakago) designed especially for ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. Reminiscent of a bird's nest, the basket has a low, rounded form without a handle and is beautifully woven with an expressive, freeform pattern. The basket is formed of thin strips of smoked bamboo (susutake), a desirable material that acquires a dark, red-brown color by drying out slowly above a smoky indoor hearth. Used to contrast and anchor delicate flowers, the basket is a beautiful example of a traditional Japanese art form.

Additional Dimensions:
Diameter of Opening: 4.25"