Japanese Shōwa Hari Bako Sewing Box, 1950s

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Japanese wooden hari bako, dating from circa 1950, Shōwa period, Japan. This type of compact sewing box was used for … Read more Japanese wooden hari bako, dating from circa 1950, Shōwa period, Japan. This type of compact sewing box was used for storing and organising sewing and craft supplies.

Dimensions: height 19 cm, width 26 cm, depth 15.5 cm.

The box is made from warm brown wood with a beautiful, lively grain. The front features two smaller drawers and one wide lower drawer. The drawers are fitted with dark metal hardware, including two curved handles and a smaller round knob.

A lid at the top can also be opened, revealing additional storage space for sewing accessories and other small items. This gives the hari bako several practical compartments for keeping small objects neatly organised.

Over time, the wood has developed a warm patina and shows light signs of age and use that suit its age and original function. The sewing box is in beautiful vintage condition. See less