Mutsume Woven Bamboo Basket
The Mutsume Woven Bamboo Basket is a beautifully crafted, traditional Japanese basket known for its unique hexagonal pattern. Each basket is meticulously handmade, showcasing the timeless technique of mutsume weaving, which creates both strength and visual elegance. Perfect for adding a touch of Japanese craftsmanship to your home, it’s ideal for displaying fruits, organizing small items, or simply as a decorative piece.
Handcrafted in Beppu, Oita where is known for Beppu Basketry which is a governmentally designated traditional craft of Oita prefecture, by the talented Tamotsu Nishimoto.
Since these are crafted by hand using natural materials, please expect slight variations to the images shown.
This item will be shipped by EMS (Japan Post/USPS) if available for the shipping country even if you selected UPS option. If you prefer UPS shipping we are happy to arrange it with additional shipping cost.
Details
Measurements (Approximately): φ27cm x 12cm (H) / φ10.6" x 4.7" (H)
Material: Bamboo
Handcrafted in Oita, Japan
*When letting the basket wet, it is important to remove moisture and let it dry well after use to avoid molding.
ABOUT THE MAKER
Tamotsu Nishimoto is a bamboo craft artist who produces beautiful bamboo crafts -bags and baskets for everyday use- in Beppu, Oita prefecture. Originally from Chiba a neighbor prefecture of Tokyo, after working for an electronic manufacturing company Tamotsu moved to Beppu to be trained for bamboo ware making and became a bamboo craft artist and started his own brand Tamotsu Seisakujo Bamboo Works in 2010. Oita is the number one producer of madake Japanese timber bamboo and Beppu bamboo ware is a governmentally designated traditional craft of Oita.
Shipping
Orders are shipped from Japan using Japan Post mail services or UPS international courier services.
Shipping cost is determined by weight or the size of the package and destination and it depends on the shipping option you select. You will see the available options for your chosen items at checkout.
Orders are typically shipped within 1-5 business days of your purchase if all items are in stock.
See here for the full information on shipping.
SHIPPING TO UNITED STATES
UPS Worldwide Saver: 2-4 Business Days / Starts from $19**
EMS (Japan Post/USPS): 3-5 Business Days+ / Starts from $30 - Select EMS for a PO Box delivery
Registered Post - 5-15 Business Days / Starts from $13
*For purchase above $800, you will be collected custom/import fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.
**Additional fee will apply for remote/extended areas.
*There are certain items that can not be sent by Yamato Transport such as tea and aroma mist. We may change the shipping method accordingly.
SHIPPING TO AUSTRALIA
EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ Starts from $26
Registered Airmail (Japan Post/Australia Post): Starts from $9
Yamato Transport / UPS EXPEDITED*: 5-8 Business days / Starts from $28
*You may be collected custom fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.
*There are certain items that can not be sent by Yamato Transport such as tea and aroma mist.
SHIPPING TO CANADA
UPS Worldwide Saver*: 3-5 Business Days / Starts from $20
Additional fee will apply for extended/remote area.
EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ Starts from $26
Registered Post - 2-4 weeks / Starts from $9
*You may be collected custom/import fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.
SHIPPING TO UK, FRANCE & GERMANY
EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ / Starts from $26
Registered Post - 1-2 weeks / Starts from $9
*VAT, Import Tax & Fee will be collected upon delivery
*Please remember there is 2~4 days processing time before we dispatch orders.
SHIPPING TO EUROPE*
EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ / Starts from $26
Registered Post - 1-2 weeks / Starts from $9
Return Policy
Returns Policy
We will only provide a refund in the event of damaged or defective items that we cannot replace. If you wish to return or exchange an item you must first contact us within 7 days of arrival by email at hello [at] uguisustore.com
Pre-ordered or Backordered items, sale or discounted items can not be returned.
We will not be able to accept return or exchange of items if contacted after 7 days of arrival, so please make sure to open the package and check the contents as soon as the package arrives.
All customers are responsible for shipping costs as well as duties on all returned items. We can not refund shipping if the package has already been shipped.
When the package for your order gets returned to us after no re-delivery is arranged when you needed to, we can resend you the package but you will need to pay for the postage again. If you choose to cancel the items, we can refund the amount for the purchased items but not the postage as it has already been shipped and is totally non-refundable.