Japanese Handwoven Zaru Bamboo Basket Vtg Natural Kago Colander 22.5cm Wide B258 setsubun Marble pattern outside

Marble pattern outside

Signature on the bottom: Fukagawa Porcelain

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features a unique line pattern that consists of triangular shapes

Some scratches and fading

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Japanese Handwoven Zaru Bamboo Basket Vtg Natural Kago Colander 22.5cm Wide B258 setsubun Marble pattern outsideVintage 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