Star and Hexagonal Patterned Basketry Tray MOTIF_"Ichimatsu" Check it accommodates a pair of

it accommodates a pair of utensils—ideal for chopsticks and a fork or spoon

Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint

paired with gold and white

The arabesque pattern represents a long

The gray color is accented with a white line painted with a single brush stroke

Star and Hexagonal Patterned Basketry Tray MOTIF_"Ichimatsu" Check it accommodates a pair ofThe beauty of the detailed handcrafting of Suruga Bamboo Basketry can be felt in this gem. The surface of the tray is made of bamboo weaving with a combination of star and hexagonal patterns, and the reverse side is made of very thin bamboo strips woven into a herringbone like pattern. Suruga Bamboo Basketry is a traditional bamboo craft with a history of over 400 years, made in the area around Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It was designated a