Antique Japanese Bamboo Hanakago (Flower Basket)
Tall, narrow hanakago with upright handle · Taishō to early Shōwa period (early 20th century).
This antique Japanese flower basket was sourced in Japan and selected for its craftsmanship, history, and quiet presence.
ABOUT THIS PIECE
This antique Japanese flower basket (hanakago 花籠) is crafted in a tall, slender form with an upright handle, designed for refined ikebana arrangements. The basket features a regular twill weave (yokobiki-ami 横引き編み) that emphasizes simplicity and proportion, while the natural patina of the bamboo reveals decades of careful use.
The proportions — elongated body with a narrow mouth — suggest it was intended for single stems or minimal compositions, allowing the basket’s form to complement the flower arrangement. Its understated refinement is characteristic of Taishō–early Shōwa aesthetics, where practicality blended with quiet elegance.
CULTURAL NOTE
In ikebana, tall and narrow baskets were often chosen for chabana (茶花), the informal flower displays used in the tea ceremony, reflecting the wabi-cha spirit of restrained beauty.
Bonus Note:
The vertical silhouette embodies the principle of yohaku no bi (the beauty of empty space), where the unfilled space around the arrangement carries equal weight to the flowers themselves.
DELIVERY
Delivery is included in the prices shown for Europe, the United States and Japan. For other destinations, please contact us for a delivered price.
Secure, reinforced packaging with tracking.
Note: Import duties or taxes may apply depending on the regulations of the destination country. For items over 100 years old, reduced import duties or taxes may apply in some countries. On request, we can provide a certificate stating the item’s estimated age to assist with customs clearance.
DETAILS & PRICE
SKU: A133
Price:
Europe: €220 — delivery to Europe included
United States: US$250 — delivery to the USA included
Japan: ¥22,000 — delivery within Japan included
Material: Bamboo
Period: Taishō to early Shōwa period (c. 1912–1940s)
Origin: Japan (possibly Kyushu)
Features:
Tall upright form · twill weave (yokobiki-ami) · narrow mouth · upright handle
Dimensions: W 14 × D 13 × H 41 cm (5.5 × 5.1 × 16.1 in)
Condition:
Good antique condition with natural patina · light wear consistent with age
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