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 ...

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 ...

There are plenty of ways to steam vegetables for dinner, but if you really want to make the best food you can, the experts advise switching to bamboo steamers.

After sun-drying the bamboo pieces, he would then whittle them down to an exact size before weaving them together by hand. Once the basket frame was done, the artisan would cover it with resin or tar.

Bamboo, contrary to popular belief, is a type of grass. Its versatility and resilience have made it a valuable material in various parts of the world. It isn’t just seen as a mere plant in ...

Shortlisted for furniture design of the year at Dezeen Awards 2020, Zalue Bamboo Basket Stool is a light but strong stool that uses the technique of "knitting" with bamboo. The design started from ...

a bamboo steamer basket that nestles on top of a stockpot and stacks up high; and a true utilitarian’s dream: a rice cooker with a steamer insert. These are a few of my favorite tried-and-true ...

The ubiquitous bamboo growing on riverbanks and gardens provides a livelihood to many artisans engaged in cottage industries such as basket weaving and curios. Now, the humble bamboo is set to change ...