Unknown No4 Japanese Clamshell Basket, 1940s

This well used vintage Japanese woven bamboo Clam shell storage basket. Possible dates from the 1950s , could be older .

These woven split Bamboo baskets were used in Japan to keep your KIMONOS and other personal textiles clean and tidy .

The Basket makers use split Bamboo to weave the two part baskets because it is light in weight but very strong