Diminutive Japanese Signed Woven Bamboo Ikebana Flower Basket. Woven bamboo basket, characterized by its rectangular, slightly tapered form and a single, sturdy wooden handle. The body of the basket exhibits a finely executed twill weave pattern, likely a tight diagonal or chevron arrangement, which provides both structural integrity and a rich texture. The warm, reddish-brown patina suggests age and use, indicating it may have been treated or naturally aged over time.

Size: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 9 in.

Ikebana baskets are woven vessels used in the Japanese art of flower arrangement, designed to harmonize with the natural forms of the branches, blossoms, and grasses they hold. Made from materials like bamboo, rattan, or vine, these baskets often feature asymmetry, open weaving, and graceful, organic curves that mirror the rhythms of nature rather than strict geometric order. They emerged from the tea ceremony tradition, where rustic beauty and simplicity—wabi-sabi—were appreciated as expressions of subtle refinement. In use, the basket isn’t just a container; it becomes part of the composition, shaping how stems lean, how light filters through, and how space breathes around the flowers. Collectors value ikebana baskets for their craftsmanship and their quiet, living presence, as though they hold not just flowers but time itself.

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