Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (5) accessories of the Mizusawa Village

of the Mizusawa Village

This specific doll has a very light skin tone which truly brings the multicoloured patterns to life

antique Chinese ceramic bowl

The interior is lined with cotton

desperate and confused he opens the box which realises a cloud of smoke turning him into a frail old man

Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (5) accessories of the Mizusawa VillageThis quaint basket originated in Japan within the mid 20th century. It was handwoven from bamboo using a traditional Japanese technique known as takeami. The style showcases an okimono kago design, which can be seen on the bottom where the 5 bamboo pieces meet, forming a star shape. This specific basket has some Japanese calligraphy on the side. Unfortunately we cannot translate it, but we assume its a label for what was stored inside or perhaps a