宮本工芸　細目こだし編み丸かご 手つき / Miyamoto Craft Fine Kodashi Weave Round Basket with Handle

あけびは山野に自生する落葉灌木で、特に津軽地方の山麓とくに岩本山で採れる素材は良質と言われています。昔は、あけび山と言われていたくらいですが、現在では、当時の最盛期の10％程度しか採ることができないそうです。江戸時代から、豊かな自然の恵みを利用し先人の知恵を受け継いだ手仕事の緻密な技法から生み出されるかごは、堅牢さと美しさを兼ね備え、現代の暮らしの中でもどこかノスタルジーを感じさせるような温もりがあります。宮本工芸は創業昭和22年。青森県独自の技術を受け継ぎ、いまでも貴重な山の恵であるあけびやぶどうの皮から手仕事でひとつひとつ丁寧にかごを作っています。その技術の美しさはもちろんのこと、大切に使うことで、長い間愉しむことができます。決して手頃な価格ではありませんが、素材、技術力、堅牢度、実用性、美しさすべてを考え合わせるとインテリアの一部としても申し分のない逸品です。

こちらは、パンかごやお買い物かごにもかわいいまん丸のかご。花かごなどインテリアにぜひ。筋の良いあけび蔓を選んで編み組む細目こだし編み。


【お手入れについて】
直射日光の下や高湿度な場所での長期保存はお避けください。ホコリ等汚れがついたときは、水道水でたわしやブラシなどで軽く速やかに洗ってください。その後水を切り軽く拭き取って、風通しの良い日陰で乾燥させてください。

素材：あけび蔓
サイズ：最大直径25㎝～ 高20㎝(手高26㎝)
手仕事ですので、サイズには個体差がありますのでご了承ください。

Akebi is a deciduous climbing shrub that grows wild in the mountains. Among them, akebi vines harvested from the foothills of the Tsugaru region—especially Mount Iwamoto—are considered to be of particularly high quality. In the past, the area was even known as “Akebi Mountain,” but today only about 10% of the harvest volume from its peak period remains.

Since the Edo period, baskets made using akebi vines have been created through highly refined handcraft techniques passed down from generation to generation, drawing on the wisdom of ancestors who lived in harmony with nature. These baskets combine remarkable strength with natural beauty, and even in modern life they evoke a sense of warmth and nostalgia.

Miyamoto Craft was founded in 1947. Inheriting techniques unique to Aomori Prefecture, the workshop continues to carefully handcraft each basket by hand using precious mountain materials such as akebi vine and wild grape bark. Beyond the beauty of the craftsmanship itself, these baskets can be enjoyed for many years when used with care. They are not inexpensive, but when considering the quality of the materials, technical skill, durability, practicality, and beauty, they are truly exceptional pieces—well suited as part of an interior as well.

This charming round basket is perfect as a bread basket or shopping basket, and also works beautifully as an interior accent or flower basket. It is woven in a fine kodashi weave using carefully selected, straight akebi vines.

Care Instructions:
Avoid long-term storage in direct sunlight or high-humidity environments. If dust or dirt accumulates, gently wash with tap water using a scrubbing brush or soft brush. Drain well, wipe lightly, and allow to dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area.

Material: Akebi vine
Size: Approx. max diameter 25 cm / height 20 cm (handle height approx. 26 cm)

Please note that as each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.