Keep it long, treasure it long.

Cool bamboo dish

Oita Prefecture is known not only as a hot spring resort, but also as a bamboo production area. This white bamboo wisteria wrapped hemp leaf round plate is carefully woven one by one using high-quality bamboo from Oita Prefecture. Taking advantage of the strength and flexibility of bamboo, it is a sturdy and beautiful plate. The edges are tightly wrapped with rattan, giving it a sturdy and stylish finish. The addition of rattan creates a gentle atmosphere.

It has just the right depth, so you can comfortably serve slightly bulky items such as bread and vegetables, bringing a cool feeling to the dining table. It is water-resistant and breathable, so it is also recommended for kitchen work such as draining and washing. It is also great to use it as a tray for keys and small items at the entrance. It is a bamboo plate that is fun to think about how to use.

Inheriting the tradition

The white bamboo wisteria wrapped hemp leaf round plate is made using traditional techniques unique to Beppu bamboo crafts. The material used is bleached bamboo, which is made by removing oil from green bamboo by burning or boiling it, then carefully drying it in the sun. The beautiful white bleached bamboo is characterized by its brightness and soft luster. Bamboo is also a highly durable material, and the more you use it, the more it gradually changes to amber color and the deeper its texture becomes. It is fun to grow it in your daily life, and it is said that if you use it carefully, it can last a lifetime. This material is recommended for those who want to use a tool for a long time and cherish it.

Beppu bamboo crafts, which have a long history, have brought out the charm of bamboo to the fullest. Beppu bamboo crafts are crafts that have been passed down from generation to generation by weavers over a long history dating back to the Heian period. It is said that its origins are even older, dating back to the Kofun period. It is said that the origins of bamboo crafts date back to the Kofun period, when attendants of the imperial family who visited Beppu, Oita Prefecture, where high-quality bamboo grows in abundance, began weaving teacup baskets using bamboo, and bamboo crafts became deeply rooted in the lives of the local people.

During the Edo period, Beppu became known as a hot spring resort, and many visitors came from all over the country to take care of the hot springs. The bamboo products they used during their stay, such as rice baskets and rice strainers, were brought back to various places as practical and beautiful souvenirs, and the reputation of bamboo crafts spread. Beppu bamboo crafts, which have developed in this way, have carefully inherited the original flexibility and beauty of bamboo while devising shapes and uses to suit the changing times.

Learn about tools rooted in daily life

Even if they have the same purpose, they are made of different materials, with different shapes and weaves. Basket products from all over Japan and the world, which give a glimpse into the characteristics of the region, the rooted lifestyle, and even the personalities of the people, are different from expensive traditional crafts, and are also an opportunity to learn about familiar history and techniques. They have a warmth that is not found in the perfect plastic and stainless steel products made by modern automation, and each one retains the individuality of the material and traces of handwork, making them unique.

Since these are natural materials that require a lot of hard work to harvest, we hope that you will appreciate the handiwork and that small cracks, rips, and twists in the finished products, which do not affect their use as tools, will be understood as part of the handmade product.