Japanese Bamboo Ikebana Hanging Basket by Yufu Shohaku

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This small wall hanging ikebana basket (Hanakago) was hand-woven by Japanese Bamboo artist Yufu Shohaku (1941-) circa 2000s. The basket … Read more This small wall hanging ikebana basket (Hanakago) was hand-woven by Japanese Bamboo artist Yufu Shohaku (1941-) circa 2000s. The basket was woven in the shape of a cicada, an insect that in Japan is associated with summertime. The lovely form was achieved by irregular plaiting, a technique Shohaku was known for and used to create some of the large basket. Although small, the basket has a wonderful appeal, and it comes the original Otoshi (water container).
Yufu Shohaku was from Beppu Region of Oita Prefecture. He is the son of Yufu Chikuryu (1915-1087) and also his students include Mimura Chikuho (1979-) who is also known for using irregular plaiting. See less