{"product_id":"antique-japanese-paper-covered-basket","title":"Antique Japanese Paper covered basket - Ikkan bari","description":"\u003cp\u003eIkkan-bari basket reinforced with kakishibu-treated washi paper, traditionally these baskets are used in a variety of applications from workshop storage to merchant displays. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKakishibu is a dye produced from persimmons which acts as a water proofing and insect repelling barrier, strengthening the basket and making it more hard wearing for daily use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kanji on the side translates to: \"Contents: February – eight units, complete.\"\u003cbr\u003eSo it was likely a storage basket for something, possibly some seasonal produce. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly some indigo fabric is visible above the kanji inscription where the paper has worn away. This may have been applied under the paper to provide further strength. \u003cbr\u003eIn good used and well worn condition, complete with wear and stains. A lovely storage basket for display or everyday use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 51cm across x 11cm high\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52390711984433,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Japanese_Paper_Covered_Basket-11.jpg?v=1768620059","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-paper-covered-basket","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}