{"product_id":"japanese-bamboo-hana-kago-ikebana-basket-with-box-vintage-art","title":"Japanese Bamboo Hana Kago Ikebana Basket with Box Vintage Art","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eVintage 1970s Japanese Bamboo Hana-Kago Ikebana Basket with Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eThis authentic Japanese hana-kago (花籠), or traditional flower basket, dates to the 1970s and is a refined example of hand-woven bamboo craftsmanship. Designed for ikebana and chabana (tea ceremony flower arrangements), it reflects the understated elegance and natural harmony central to Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eCarefully crafted from natural bamboo, the basket features a balanced vertical weave and a beautifully aged patina developed over decades. Its organic form embodies the principles of wabi-sabi—celebrating simplicity, imperfection, and the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eThis piece is preserved as a complete set, including its original wooden storage box and documentation, adding significant collectible value and authenticity. It was sourced directly from an official Japanese government auction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12ifhkd\" data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tyx9zx\" data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eAuthentic 1970s Japanese hana-kago (花籠) basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yn4uoz\" data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eHand-woven natural bamboo construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ueqonh\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eTraditional use for ikebana and chabana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pwgju2\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eIncludes original wooden box and documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kyyt88\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eElegant vertical weave design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fr6buq\" data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eRich aged patina with over 50 years of history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pp22w8\" data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eSuitable for collectors and tea ceremony practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sa4rm2\" data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eSourced from official Japanese auction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1risdni\" data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eHana-kago baskets have long been used in Japanese tea ceremony culture to present seasonal flowers with restraint and respect. Their form emphasizes harmony between nature, space, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7zrzpy\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eVery good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eNo major structural damage observed.\u003cbr data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003ePlease review all photos carefully prior to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1se0v0\" data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eAcquired from an official Japanese auction, guaranteeing authenticity and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"6aeee8\" data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eImportant Shipping Policy Update\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eTo ensure safe delivery, we currently ship one item per order only.\u003cbr data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eOrders with multiple items may be canceled and refunded. Once your item arrives safely, you’re welcome to place another order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Timeless Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51785137291550,"sku":"QQ16","price":129.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/3998\/6462\/files\/Vintage1970sJapaneseGagoIkebanaBasket1.jpg?v=1777290998","url":"https:\/\/www.realtimelessvintage.com\/products\/japanese-bamboo-hana-kago-ikebana-basket-with-box-vintage-art","provider":"Real Timeless Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}