Traditional Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu: Kyuran Rantai Lacquerware. New, unused, and stored at home. A wonderful traditional craft by artisans. The colors, luster, and craftsmanship are lovely, and it looks great with fruits, sweets, and anything else. New, unused, with box. Kyushu Rantai Lacquerware, Kurume Kyuran Oval Rantai basket What is Rantai? Rantai lacquerware uses the traditional Japanese materials and techniques of bamboo and lacquer, while modernly adorning contemporary life. It is lacquerware based on bamboo baskets, where the ancient Japanese tradition, protected by the renowned craftsmanship of the Chikugo region of Fukuoka Prefecture, lives on. Using only carefully selected true bamboo from the Chikugo region, the woven bamboo is coated with layers of lacquer to create a durable and beautiful traditional specialty craft, a Kyushu folk craft. Old folk house Bamboo basket Bamboo craft Serving bowl, fruit basket Antique Vintage Japanese modern