{"title":"Tamotsu Nishimoto","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"teppachi-small-bamboo-basket","title":"Teppachi Morikago Small Bamboo Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #64815e;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #64815e;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeppachi\u003c\/em\u003e - literally 'iron bowl' - was named for the resemblance of the bowls used by Buddhist monks when they receive alms of food or money. The Teppachi \u003cem\u003emorikago\u003c\/em\u003e bowl was first designed by the late national treasure artist Ikuno Shousai. This 'Six Flowers' pattern woven for the base of the bowl is one of the most common weaving patterns for the bamboo crafts, it is created by combining the two layers of this pattern to provide strength to hold items for use in everyday life. You can enjoy the beautiful weaving patterns to look from any angle, from top, side, or turn around to see the back etc... it also creates amazing shadows. The bamboo will age beautifully too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold individually (price is for 1 small bowl). \u003cbr\u003eSince these are crafted by hand using natural materials, please expect slight variations to the images shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEach basket shape varies slightly, giving it a unique character, and they are not perfectly circular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[SHORTDESCRIPTION]\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements (Approximately): φ15cm x 5.5cm (H) \/ φ5.9 x 2.16 (H) inch\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/all\/bamboo\"\u003eBamboo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted in Oita, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE ARTIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are created by bamboo craft artist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/tamotsu-nishimoto\"\u003eTamotsu Nishimoto\u003c\/a\u003e who produces beautiful bamboo baskets in Beppu, Oita prefecture. Oita is the number one producer of \u003cem\u003emadake\u003c\/em\u003e Japanese timber bamboo and Beppu bamboo ware is a governmentally designated traditional craft of Oita. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/tamotsu-nishimoto\"\u003eSEE ALL ITEMS  BY THIS ARTIST--\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamotsu Nishimoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18146657632323,"sku":"","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/8604\/files\/IMG_8953.jpg?v=1730294075"},{"product_id":"bamboo-basket-tote-black","title":"Bamboo Basket Round Tote - Black Handle","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"121\"\u003eElegant, unique, and exquisitely crafted, this Japanese bamboo basket tote is handcrafted by bamboo craft artist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/tamotsu-nishimoto\"\u003eTamotsu Nishimoto\u003c\/a\u003e. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, this basket tote is both functional and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"606\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eBamboo is incredibly strong and durable, especially when woven into baskets. Over time, the surface develops a beautiful caramel brown patina, deepening in color over 10 to 20 years—a testament to its longevity when well cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"891\" data-start=\"608\"\u003eThe tote’s rounded shape is spacious enough to fit a 13-inch laptop along with other daily essentials. A small hook at the top provides secure closure. The handles are made of natural leather, offering a comfortable grip and an elegant contrast to the woven bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"893\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"893\"\u003eThis listing is for \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eblack\u003c\/span\u003e leather handles. Also available in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/products\/bamboo-basket-round-tote-tanned-handle\"\u003etanned leather handles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and in a square shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"983\"\u003eShipping: This item will be shipped via EMS (Japan Post\/USPS) where available, even if UPS is selected at checkout. If you prefer UPS shipping, we are happy to arrange it for an additional shipping fee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/blogs\/news\/new-artist-new-products-japanese-bamboo-bags\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[SHORTDESCRIPTION]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements (Approximately):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33cm (W) x 23cm (D) x 23cm (H) \/ 13\"(W) x 9\" (D) x 9\" (H), Handle is 14mm\/0.55\" wide and 59cm\/24\" long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/all\/bamboo\"\u003eBamboo\u003c\/a\u003e, cow leather\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted in Oita, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE MATERIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBamboo is one of the most characteristic plants of Japan and high quality Madake - a type of bamboo these bags are created with - are grown predominantly in Beppu City of Oita prefecture in Kyushu, where the maker bamboo craft artist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/tamotsu-nishimoto\"\u003eTamotsu Nishimoto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis based. The well crafted bamboo totes that are created using techniques of the Beppu Bambooware - a governmentally designated traditional craft of Oita- can be enjoyed for a life-time if used with care. Bamboo is very strong and durable especially knitted and woven to be baskets and the surface ages beautifully turning a lovely and shiny caramel brown colour after 10-20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe basket is made with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emadake\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bamboo from Oita prefecture with natural finish without any coating or painting. The surface although left uncoated it has toughness that resembles that of enamel or glass and water or dirt can be easily wiped off. (If left wet for a while the colour of bamboo may get darker but it will be back to what it was before after it dries.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE ARTIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/tamotsu-nishimoto\"\u003eTamotsu Nishimoto\u003c\/a\u003e is a bamboo craft artist who produces beautiful bamboo crafts -bags and baskets for everyday use- in Beppu, Oita prefecture. Originally from Chiba a neighbor prefecture of Tokyo, after working for an electronic manufacturing company Tamotsu moved to Beppu to be trained for bamboo ware making and became a bamboo craft artist and started his own brand Tamotsu Seisakujo Bamboo Works in 2010. Oita is the number one producer of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emadake\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJapanese timber bamboo and Beppu bamboo ware is a governmentally designated traditional craft of Oita. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/tamotsu-nishimoto\"\u003eSEE ALL ITEMS  BY THIS ARTIST--\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/blogs\/news\/new-artist-new-products-japanese-bamboo-bags\"\u003eRead more about this product and maker on the blog--\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamotsu Nishimoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39880382283843,"sku":"","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/8604\/files\/IMG_0068-2.jpg?v=1740557622"},{"product_id":"mutsume-morikago-bamboo-bowl","title":"Mutsume Woven Bamboo Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Mutsume Woven Bamboo Basket is a beautifully crafted, traditional Japanese basket known for its unique hexagonal pattern. Each basket is meticulously handmade, showcasing the timeless technique of mutsume weaving, which creates both strength and visual elegance. Perfect for adding a touch of Japanese craftsmanship to your home, it’s ideal for displaying fruits, organizing small items, or simply as a decorative piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Beppu, Oita where is known for Beppu Basketry which is a governmentally designated traditional craft of Oita prefecture, by the talented Tamotsu Nishimoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince these are crafted by hand using natural materials, please expect slight variations to the images shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis item will be shipped by EMS (Japan Post\/USPS) if available for the shipping country even if you selected UPS option. If you prefer UPS shipping we are happy to arrange it with additional shipping cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[SHORTDESCRIPTION]\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements (Approximately): φ27cm x 12cm (H) \/ φ10.6\" x 4.7\" (H)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/all\/bamboo\"\u003eBamboo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted in Oita, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*When letting the basket wet, it is important to remove moisture and let it dry well after use to avoid molding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE MAKER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/tamotsu-nishimoto\"\u003eTamotsu Nishimoto\u003c\/a\u003e is a bamboo craft artist who produces beautiful bamboo crafts -bags and baskets for everyday use- in Beppu, Oita prefecture. Originally from Chiba a neighbor prefecture of Tokyo, after working for an electronic manufacturing company Tamotsu moved to Beppu to be trained for bamboo ware making and became a bamboo craft artist and started his own brand Tamotsu Seisakujo Bamboo Works in 2010. Oita is the number one producer of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003emadake\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJapanese timber bamboo and Beppu bamboo ware is a governmentally designated traditional craft of Oita. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/tamotsu-nishimoto\"\u003eSEE ALL ITEMS  BY THIS ARTIST--\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamotsu Nishimoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39880418754627,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/8604\/files\/IMG_8956.jpg?v=1730294349"}],"url":"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/collections\/tamotsu-nishimoto.oembed","provider":"UGUiSU STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}