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A Japanese Wagumi Style Bamboo Basket Ikebana

Offered by: Tishu

Description
Bold, rustic and with an earthy free spirit, this wagumi style flower basket (ikebana) was designed and woven to evoke a sense of serenity an humbleness during the tea ceremony. Woven in a rather solid shape with an illusion of heavier mass, thinner bamboo stripes of irregular plating style form the body. Wider stacks of bamboo stripes were then inserted in with a free-wheeling spirit. The handle was also in keep with the wagumi spirit by using freely twisted bamboo stripes.
This wagumi style was found popular and specifically Japanese at the turn of the century, a departure in style from the formal and finely woven Chinese styles. The basket was lacquered in a reddish color with some residues of smokes. The interior is rather rustic with stripes end that were left unbridled by intention. Not signed.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	bamboo
Condition:	Good. minor losses of surface finish, small split on the base, interior loose end of bamboo stripes that is likely intentional
Creation Date:	early 20th century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	303659

Dimensions

H.	19 in;	Diam.	10 in;
H.	48.26 cm;	Diam.	25.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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