Sunami Toru Shoten / Watermelon Basket
NagaoDaisuke Igusa.
In the old days, mats and curtains
As a tool for everyday life
A folk tool that has been loved for a long time
the materials that have been used.
The largest production area is Kurashiki in Okayama.
In the past, Kurashiki had high salinity of soil.
Because of poor crop growth
As a way to solve this problem
The area where rush grass was cultivated
The reason why Kurashiki became a producer of rush grass.
Why rush grass?
The grass is a very sturdy and strong plant.
Absorbs and purifies salt from the soil
Because I was able to carry it.
These rush grass tools
It is no longer used in modern life.
The only one still standing in Kurashiki today is Sunami Toru Shoten.
Now, the fifth generation, Takataka Sunami, has taken over.
There are.
Takataka Sunami is
Originally, she studied fashion.
Tools made from rush grass
Coordinating fashion in your daily life
It has been updated to a more feasible design.
of course
Old-fashioned noren curtains, baskets, trivets, etc.
It is still being made well today.
Preserve the old and learn the new.
Tradition and innovation.
These words perfectly describe this rush grass item.
Among them, this time personally
I'd like to introduce you to a basket that I think is incredibly stylish.
"Watermelon Basket"
As the model name suggests, this is a basket for carrying watermelons.
Instead of just using it to carry watermelons,
Of course, I want people to use it as a bag.
I think so.
The mesh is coarse, so if you want to put small items in it,
Silk scarves and bandanas in a basket
I think it would be okay to use it on a mat.
If it's the size of a pouch, there's no problem.
It's surprisingly easy to use because you can put
I think so.
Of course, men can have it too.
No problem.
On the other hand, I personally prefer men to have them.
I think it's cool.
This is a model with a long handle.
It is also large enough to be worn over the shoulder.
We will continue to use tools as fashion in the future.
I'll leave it behind.
This is something that will be necessary in the future of fashion.