Yasuo Fukusaki - Simple Basket, Large

Absolutely loving this spacious basket—what would you fill it with? 🧺 Ideal for picnics, it also serves wonderfully as an organizer for books and magazines.

A rare, one-of-a-kind basket, handmade from start to finish by Mr. Fukuzaki. Using bamboo grown on his own land, he carefully harvested, peeled, soaked, boiled, split, and wove each strip by hand — every step completed by himself with extraordinary skill and dedication.

Each piece is handmade in Kumamoto, Japan, and varies slightly, making each piece unique.

Care instruction: wipe with a dry cloth.

• Each item may vary slightly
• Approximate measurement: 14"L x 8"D x 13"H (with handle), 7 1/2"H (without handle)
  
• Weight: 9 oz
• Material: bamboo, wires, nails
• Care instruction: Wipe with a dry cloth along the grain. 
• Enjoy it changing color over time. It will get san tanned.
• Due to natural material, please handle with care. It likes to be in dry places.

Story:

Yasuo Fukuzaki was born in 1941 and after working at the city hall of his hometown Tsunagi-town in Kumamoto prefecture for many years he turned to bamboo craftsman. During my business trip, I had the chance to visit Yasuo thanks to my friend in my hometown Kumamoto. My friend wrote a letter to Yasuo to introduce me since he doesn't have an email address nor doesn't take phone calls from strangers.