Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (1) Box Crafted out of hand-woven cotton

Crafted out of hand-woven cotton panels stitched vertically together creating this beautiful patterned design

The measurements are as follows: H - 34cm W - 106

It would have originally been used for worship and prayer within the home

the matching carvings and splatters of white paint suggest that these two are an original set

Nakauonama County

Mid 20th Century Handwoven Okimono Kago Style Japanese Basket (1) Box Crafted out of hand-woven cottonThis quaint basket originated in Japan within the mid 20th century. It was handwoven from bamboo using a traditional Japanese technique known as takeami. The style showcases an okimono kago design, which can be seen on the bottom where the 5 bamboo pieces meet, forming a star shape. This specific basket has some Japanese calligraphy on the side. Unfortunately we cannot translate it, but we assume its a label for what was stored inside or perhaps a