{"product_id":"japanese-hand-braided-bamboo-harvest-basket","title":"Mid-20th Century Japanese Bamboo Kago Harvest Basket with Painted Kanji","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003estunning, mid-20th-century Japanese farmers' harvest basket\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eoffers a beautiful blend of history and craftsmanship. Traditionally known as a \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eKago\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (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\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eoff\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dimensions are as follows: H: 40.5cm - W: 39.5cm - L: 39.5cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apeman Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56417806123387,"sku":"ITEM-3118","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/3215\/5254\/files\/mid-20th-century-japanese-bamboo-kago-harvest-basket-painted-kanji-apeman-interiors_7.jpg?v=1791550189","url":"https:\/\/apemaninteriors.co.uk\/products\/japanese-hand-braided-bamboo-harvest-basket","provider":"Apeman Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}