Shôno Shôunsai (1904-1974), bamboo basket maker and Living National Treasure The history of bamboo baskets in Japan begins with their use as utilitarian objects during the Jômon period (10,000-300 B.C ...

Step into the world of handcrafted bamboo basket weaving, a skillful tradition that has been passed down through generations. Watch as artisans expertly weave these baskets, using bamboo ...