{"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":425.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/8604\/files\/IMG_0068-2.jpg?v=1740557622","url":"https:\/\/uguisustore.pro\/fr\/products\/bamboo-basket-tote-black","provider":"UGUiSU STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}