Japan, late 20th–early 21st century
Split, woven and twisted bamboo, 29 × 21 × 15 cm
Immaculate condition.
A striking Japanese bamboo basket, or Hanakago, combining traditional craft with a distinctly sculptural sensibility. Broad ribbons of bamboo sweep through a more structured framework, interwoven with dark, tightly twisted strands, creating a dynamic and expressive, almost calligraphic, composition.
Rich tones of oxblood, aubergine and near black emphasise the contrasting widths and textures of the bamboo. Despite its apparent spontaneity, the construction is carefully controlled, balancing an architectural underlying structure with a looser, more gestural surface.
Low and unusually broad in form, with an inner, bamboo water container (for floral arrangements), the basket has a compelling presence from every angle. This is an expressive exploration of rhythm and movement, articulated through a fascinating material.
Japan, late 20th–early 21st century
Split, woven and twisted bamboo, 29 × 21 × 15 cm
Immaculate condition.
A striking Japanese bamboo basket, or Hanakago, combining traditional craft with a distinctly sculptural sensibility. Broad ribbons of bamboo sweep through a more structured framework, interwoven with dark, tightly twisted strands, creating a dynamic and expressive, almost calligraphic, composition.
Rich tones of oxblood, aubergine and near black emphasise the contrasting widths and textures of the bamboo. Despite its apparent spontaneity, the construction is carefully controlled, balancing an architectural underlying structure with a looser, more gestural surface.
Low and unusually broad in form, with an inner, bamboo water container (for floral arrangements), the basket has a compelling presence from every angle. This is an expressive exploration of rhythm and movement, articulated through a fascinating material.
