Mandarin Orange Basket

The “mandarin orange” is a native fruit representing Japan. In recent years, there are many more delicious mandarin oranges due to cultivar improvement, allowing us to enjoy a variety of flavors for about half a year, from autumn to spring. The bamboo basket gently wraps the “mandarin oranges” and makes them look elegant. The bottom is a sturdy wickerwork weave, using flat bamboo and woven vertically and horizontally without any gaps. The sides are a delicate and elegant palisade weave, rounding evenly split thin bamboo and woven carefully one by one. This is “Suruga Bamboo Ware,” Shizuoka’s traditional craft in which craftspeople’s techniques shine through. The texture of the bamboo and the beauty of its supple and smooth curves bring a sense of serenity to daily life, and as it ages, the color and luster of the bamboo intensify, making it something you will come to love.