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Mid-20th Century Japanese Bamboo Kago Harvest Basket with Painted Kanji

£85.00
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This stunning, mid-20th-century Japanese farmers' harvest basket offers a beautiful blend of history and craftsmanship. Traditionally known as a Kago (backpack basket), these robust items were worn on the back with textile straps in rural Japan to gather produce, wild vegetables, or firewood. Handcrafted from wide, split bamboo strips, it features an open, diagonal cross-hatch pattern. Thick, bent bamboo legs reinforce the corners and elevate the base slightly off the ground, protecting the contents from mud and moisture. The front is adorned with hand-painted Japanese kanji characters—historical calligraphy that indicates the original owner's name or district. This versatile antique seamlessly complements any modern home, whether repurposed as a botanical planter or used for living room storage.

The dimensions are as follows: H: 40.5cm - W: 39.5cm - L: 39.5cm 

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