Miyabi Andon Bamboo Flower Vase 'Ryusuimon'

Miyabi Andon is an official Suruga basketry producer owned by the Sugiyama family for three generations and recognized officially by the Japanese government. Their craftsmen are widely recognized for their skills and expertise, two essential qualities to produce the best Suruga basketry. 

This beautiful, handcrafted vase has a very detailed decorations and a unique color; The dark color is obtained with the urethane coating and in the center the container is made in chloro ethylene resin. It is a real ornament in itself and will effortlessly enhance the beauty of the simplest flowers. The design fits both traditional Japanese, as modern Western environments. 

Suruga bamboo basketry from Shizuoka prefecture is different from most other bamboo basketry in Japan. It is unique for using round splints of bamboo without the skin being shaved off. It dates back to the beginning of the Edo period (1600 - 1868) when warriors almost exclusively made bamboo goods as a side job in more peaceful times. Being located on the highly frequented Tokaido road between Edo and Kyoto Suruga basketry became very popular as a souvenir for travelers.