1970-1980 Japanese Handcrafted Bamboo Flower Basket – Hanakago Ikebana – Showa Period Vintage This is a beautifully handcrafted Japanese bamboo flower basket (Hanakago), featuring a refined cylindrical form with a gracefully arched handle. The basket is intricately woven using thin bamboo strips, showcasing a combination of tight vertical weaving and decorative latticework near the rim, demonstrating the artisan’s skill and attention to detail. The warm reddish-brown tone suggests it has been treated with traditional techniques such as lacquer or natural dyeing, enhancing both durability and aesthetic depth. The base features a carefully structured radial pattern, ensuring stability while adding to its visual appeal. Included is an inner container, allowing the basket to be used for fresh flower arrangements without damaging the bamboo. This makes it suitable for ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement), as well as a decorative object that embodies the wabi-sabi aesthetic—celebrating natural materials and subtle imperfections. Likely produced in the Showa period (mid-20th century), this piece reflects the enduring tradition of Japanese bamboo craftsmanship. It is both functional and collectible, ideal for interior decoration or as part of a Japanese art collection. Keywords: Handcrafted, Vintage, Showa Period (mid-20th century) Usage: Flower arrangement (Ikebana), interior decoration, tea room display, collectible Japanese craft ⸻ Size Height: 24 cm Width: 9.5 cm Depth: 9 cm ⸻ Weight 109 g ⸻ Condition Good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use. No major damage; structurally sound.