Vintage Japanese Handwoven Zaru Basket
Handwoven with delicately thin strips of natural-colored bamboo, this round versatile vintage Japanese zaru kitchen basket has always been a popular household item. Narrow gaps and bamboo's resilience to water create the perfect surface and container for washing and drying food. It also makes an excellent colander.
The most common use today is for zaru-soba, an iconic cold summer dish made of buckwheat noodles (soba) that is dipped in a cold soy sauce and dashi stock dip.
- Bamboo
- Item weight: 42 grams
- Packed weight: 242 grams
- C1970
- Approx. inside size: 22 cm wide x 2.5 cm tall
- Good condition. One strip of bamboo on edge is broken. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- Acquired at an estate sale of an old Japanese family in Nagoya, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
