Tsuru Honpo
Tsuru Honpo

Tsuru Honpo

  • Japan

Vendor Biography

What is Ikkanbari?

Ikkanbari technique is used to make tea wares and bowls and storage box since olden days.It is said Ikkanbari is invested by Lacquer craftsmanHiki ikkan in the seventeenth century.

 

Ikkanbari is made by applying several layers of washi(Japanese paper) on the bamboo or wooden frame, or in wood or clay mold. And then, let it dry under shade. Need to keep repeating this process till it get shaped. This is the reason why it takes long time to make a product. At the final step of Ikkanbari process, Kakishibu lacquer(persimmon tannin) is applied to make the basket durable and water ressistant.

 

Our Ikkanbari baskets have unique tastes!

 

Bamboo baskets or akebia baskets are the frame of our Ikkanbari baskets. We apply hundreds years old washi which were letters, books and scrolls, and also old kimono cloth on it. To make the baskets durable and water-resistant, we use Kakishibu lacquer. This provide texture differences to the baskets.

 

All baskets sold here at Tsuru Honpo are handmade, and every single basket is one of a kind. We can not duplicate another. Each baskets are created carefully and with sensitivity. Hope you enjoy different taste of Ikkanbari baskets.