• Yasuo Fukusaki - Bamboo basket, Green
  • Yasuo Fukusaki - Bamboo basket, Green
  • Yasuo Fukusaki - Bamboo basket, Green
  • Yasuo Fukusaki - Bamboo basket, Green
  • Yasuo Fukusaki - Bamboo basket, Green
  • Yasuo Fukusaki - Bamboo basket, Green
  • Yasuo Fukusaki - Bamboo basket, Green
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Yasuo Fukusaki - Bamboo basket, Green

By Yasuo Fukuzaki

$115.00

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, dyed, and wove each strip by hand — every step completed by himself with extraordinary skill and dedication.

Only one available.

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: 13 1/2"W x 7"D x 13.5"H (with handle), 8 1/2"H (w/o handle)
  • Weight: 8 7/8 oz
  • Material: bamboo, wires, nails
  • Care instruction: Wipe with a dry cloth along the grain. 
  • Enjoy the color changes 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.