{"product_id":"japanese-1920s-winnowing-scoop-basket","title":"Early 20th Century Japanese Washi Paper Winnowing Scoop","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a stunning, Japanese winnowing scoop basket dating back to the mid 1920's. The core is hand-woven from flexible split bamboo or reed which has been meticulously covered in multiple layers of traditional washi paper. Once the washi paper is applied the scoop is sealed with tannin, this treatment hardens the paper making it completely waterproof while also creating a deeply oxidised brown colour with a tough, leather-like texture. The distinct wide, U-shaped arch creates a deep black rim that tapers forward to a completely flat, open front edge. Historically, these scoops would have been used in rural communities for farm workers to scoop, move or winnow fine grain, seeds or tea leaves without loosing any product. This piece would compliment any modern home particularly repurposed as a dinning table or kitchen island centrepiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dimensions are as follows: L 50cm by W 42cm by H 11cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Shipping with orders over £35 for UK mainland \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for looking and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apeman Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56340341653883,"sku":"ITEM-3096","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/3215\/5254\/files\/early-20th-century-japanese-washi-paper-winnowing-scoop-apeman-interiors_9.jpg?v=1788353506","url":"https:\/\/apemaninteriors.co.uk\/products\/japanese-1920s-winnowing-scoop-basket","provider":"Apeman Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}