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A gentle wisteria that feels the warmth of the creator

Warm and gentle feelings arise from this rattan interior piece, as if it has always been there. Its simple yet beautiful presence seamlessly blends into your daily life, providing comfort and attracting you with its high functionality. Tsuruya Shoten's rattan products are items you will want to cherish and use for years to come.

The Perfect Rattan Laundry Basket

I believe there are not many households that have enough storage space. There are times when you have to leave out items that you would prefer to put away. At the very least, you want to have a lovely storage solution that makes it easy to leave things out without feeling bothered, and instead, lifts your spirits when you see it.

This is a three-tier laundry basket. It comes in two sizes with different widths, allowing you to choose based on where you plan to use it. Unlike the glossy finishes you might expect from a laundry basket, this one showcases the natural beauty of rattan. Its unpainted surface gives it a Nordic vibe, with a white, matte, and light feel that fits perfectly with tiled or wooden floors.

Rattan is lighter and easier to handle compared to wood, and its flexibility allows for easy bending, making it a traditional material for storage items and furniture. The baskets from Tsuruya Shoten are handcrafted through all processes of "bending," "rolling," and "weaving," which imparts a sense of warmth from human touch. The delicacy of Japanese craftsmanship translates into robust construction, resulting in durable items that last longer than expected.

High Storage Capacity Without Feeling Overwhelming

The base features a neatly aligned eight-way weave, providing sufficient reinforcement while maintaining a clean design that blends in anywhere. The basket's opening is beautifully finished with rattan wrapped around its edge, ensuring that every angle showcases the beauty of the rattan basket.

Available in two sizes, the wide version measures approximately 49 cm in width, while the slim version is about 35 cm wide, allowing you to select according to your room's decor. It is perfect not only for storing towels, clothes, detergents, and small items in the bathroom but also for use in the living room or bedroom.

Both baskets stand at approximately 95 cm tall. The top tier is at a height that allows you to easily access items without bending down, making it convenient for storing everyday essentials like bath towels, pajamas, and commuting items. In homes with children, you can use the first tier for toys and the second for picture books or textbooks, allowing you to organize your belongings with just one laundry basket. The basket is woven tightly up to half its height, providing a nice cover for smaller items that you may not have fully organized.

Even when placed together, the lightweight nature of rattan ensures that there is no overwhelming feeling. The Tsuruya Shoten three-tier laundry basket naturally adapts to the changing needs of your family and lifestyle. Enjoy the evolving charm of rattan that transforms day by day.

The Mystery of Being Delicate Yet Durable

The material rattan (also known as rattan vine) comes from a palm family plant that thrives in the jungles of tropical rainforests. It grows rapidly, bending and falling, and can reach maturity in just 3 to 5 years. It is said to grow in a short period, and all of it is a natural material sourced from the wild, not through replanting.

Each rattan vine appears delicate, with a diameter of about 3 cm, yet it possesses a load-bearing capacity that is four times that of wood. Rattan products are said to last for decades if used properly and cared for, deepening in color as they age, becoming "tools for a cultivated lifestyle."

Additionally, as a grass, rattan has vessels that allow for excellent air permeability, enabling it to absorb odors deep within. Unlike wooden cabinets, which may develop unpleasant smells over time depending on the material, rattan does not have such concerns, allowing you to use it with peace of mind for a long time.