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Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Chikusei Watanabe

Creator: Chikusei Wanatabe
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A lovely Ikebana bamboo basket hand-woven by Japanese artist Chikusie Watanabe (1932-) circa late 20th century. The Hanakago basket is of a classic vase form with elongated handle and equipped with an insert fashioned out of bamboo stalk. The primary techniques are alternate plating in combination with ten-thousand-line weaving. It was signed on the base "Chikusie".
Chikusei Watanabe (born 1932), is a distinguished Japanese bamboo artist with a considerable reputation in Japan. His artist's name, Chikusei, means 'bamboo purity'. He has collaborated with designer Elsa Peretti in creating a woven bamboo bag for Tiffany & Co.
Another woven bamboo basket is in the collection of Nation Gallery of Victoria, Accession Number2015.504.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	bamboo rattan
Condition:	Good. Fine condition with minimal surface wear.
Creation Date:	20th century
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Asian
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	788342

Dimensions

H.	17 in;	Diam.	7 in;
H.	43.18 cm;	Diam.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.