SHOP Taka Ishii Gallery is pleased to announce “Japanese Bamboo Baskets”, an exhibition overseen by Masamitsu Saito and in cooperation with Akariya from May 18 – June 27, 2021.

Bamboo basket-making techniques of Japan is one of the oldest forms of craftsmanship passed between generations from the ancient times in the country. Apart from weaving as flower baskets and charcoal baskets for traditional Buddhist and tea ceremonies, bamboo crafts also take utilitarian forms of umbrellas, folding fans and teaspoons till today.