Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (5) accessories The interior is lined with

The interior is lined with cotton

which we believe is an accounting record or a doctors record of this village

desperate and confused he opens the box which realises a cloud of smoke turning him into a frail old man

We have a lovely little selection of some vintage Chinese jars

particularly repurposed as singular floral vases

Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (5) accessories The interior is lined withThis quaint basket originated in Japan within the mid 20th century. It was handwoven from bamboo using a traditional Japanese technique known as takeami. The style showcases an okimono kago design, which can be seen on the bottom where the 5 bamboo pieces meet, forming a star shape. This specific basket has some Japanese calligraphy on the side. Unfortunately we cannot translate it, but we assume its a label for what was stored inside or perhaps a