Japanese Wooden Kago Carrying Basket, 1970s

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Elegant, low Japanese wooden carrying basket finished in a deep dark-brown lacquer. Along the edges runs a fine accent in … Read more Elegant, low Japanese wooden carrying basket finished in a deep dark-brown lacquer. Along the edges runs a fine accent in warm chestnut-red urushi, which continues over the straight handle on top. This combination of dark lacquer and red lines gives the basket a calm, balanced appearance.

Dimensions: height 22 cm, width 28 cm, depth 20 cm.

The sides are slightly curved, while the interior is kept simple: an open, rectangular space in which you can arrange objects beautifully. The lacquer shows subtle signs of use along the edges, just enough to reveal its age and handcrafted character.

Originally, this type of kago was used to carry food, drink or small items during household occasions.

Today it is a highly decorative and versatile object: perfect as a fruit basket on the table, for tea ceremony accessories, for small plants or bonsai, or as a place to gather keys and mail in the hallway.

A timeless, functional piece that fits effortlessly into both a Japanese-inspired and a modern interior, adding a subtle, authentic accent. See less