Item Description: This refined Japanese hand-crafted bamboo flower basket (hanakago) presents a graceful ovoid vase form with a pronounced waist and gently flaring foot ring, woven throughout in deep reddish-brown bamboo — the rich colour the result of careful dyeing or natural smoke-curing of the bamboo strips. The piece is accompanied by its original water insert (otoshi), a black-finished bamboo tube cut to a faceted multi-angled form, giving it a distinctly sculptural character. The basket body is woven entirely in an open diagonal lattice pattern (hishi-ami), creating a rhythmic, jewel-like surface of interlocking diamond shapes. A tightly woven horizontal band encircles the neck, providing structural reinforcement and a refined visual contrast to the open weave below. The foot ring is constructed from layered bamboo hoops, neatly bound to form a stable, well-proportioned base. The handle is formed from two slender lacquered bamboo strips twisted together and joined at the apex with a loose, flowing bamboo knot — an elegant and technically accomplished detail that draws the eye upward and gives the piece its characteristic airy grace. The attachment points where the handle meets the rim are secured with a bamboo rod and fine wrapping, faithful to traditional craft practice. The interplay of the warm reddish-brown open lattice, the dark interior revealed through the weave, and the sculptural silhouette makes this basket a particularly attractive piece for ikebana display or as a standalone decorative object in a tea room or interior setting. Size Height: 36 cm Width: 12 cm Depth: 12 cm Weight: 93 g Condition Shows minor age-related wear including some fraying at the rim area and light surface scuffing consistent with normal use and long-term storage; the overall structure and visual integrity of the basket remain sound, and the otoshi insert is in good usable condition. NOTICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.