CRAFTS
The Charm of Bamboo Baskets
Bamboo Studio Kibetsu” produces bamboo crafts rooted in Japanese lifestyle and culture, while respecting the material bamboo. The company’s bamboo basket bag, designed for easy everyday use,was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize at the National Traditional Crafts Competition.Bamboo basket bags are classical to some and novel to others. In this article,we will discuss Mr.Hideaki Hosokawa, a bamboo craftsman who designs and producessuch bamboo basket...