Japanese Vintage Bamboo Woven Basket Storage Box Mingei Folk Art BVO70 Hibachi which adds to its character

which adds to its character as an antique ceramic piece

titled "Mai" (Dance)

the beautiful flower cart design remains a testament to Edo craftsmanship

typical of collection boxes used in temples or meetings

The natural aging of the clay figures and the shrine’s darkened wood surface reflect the atmosphere of old shrines dedicated to Inari worship

Japanese Vintage Bamboo Woven Basket Storage Box Mingei Folk Art BVO70 Hibachi which adds to its characterThis is a traditional Japanese bamboo woven storage box crafted in the Mingei (folk art) tradition. Its warm reddish brown tone and handwoven pattern reflect the natural beauty and rustic charm found in everyday Japanese craftwork. The box is made from thinly split bamboo woven in a classic lattice pattern, a technique long used in rural Japan for producing durable household tools and storage baskets. This type of work embodies the Mingei philosophy,