Finest Quality, Made in Japan, Wild Mountain Grape (Yamadou) Basket with Extremely Small Grain Hexagonal Floral Pattern, Second Skin "Tenmoku Maru" with Japanese Persimmon Dyeing Drawstring Pouch Basket Bag Width: 28cm x Depth: 12cm x Height: 20cm (All measurements in centimeters) This item is a masterpiece crafted by artisans who have focused on creating a smaller and more delicate floral pattern. As you can see, the "flowers" of the floral pattern are woven with extremely small grain beads of 2cm or less (usually 3cm or more), resulting in a finer, more delicate, and uniquely charming floral pattern basket bag. Because there are so many flowers, the manufacturing process is very labor-intensive, and it takes a considerable amount of time to create, making this item rare. This is a popular round type called Tenmoku Maru. The weaving method creates a beautiful, even, extremely small grain floral pattern from any angle, making it a very difficult weave. The number of vines used is about twice as many as in a regular floral pattern. Furthermore, the Japanese persimmon dyeing drawstring pouch gives it a luxurious feel, making it a truly wonderful basket bag. (It is the most popular item among the hexagonal floral pattern weave selection.) It uses rare and durable wild mountain grape vines that grow wrapped around trees in remote, secluded areas. The harvested vines are carefully peeled by artisans, dried in the sun for a long period. Skilled artisans weave them carefully so that the weave does not loosen. The oni-kawa (outer bark) at the top of the vine is peeled off, and the soft surface is woven into a difficult and time-consuming hexagonal pattern to create a beautiful floral pattern. The surface is soft and smooth, so it is less likely to snag from the beginning, making it recommended for those who wear delicate clothing or kimonos. The more you use it, the more the texture of the material enhances its beauty and develops a luster, so you can enjoy the change in color over time. Also, due to its color, it can be used throughout the year, regardless of the season. If you actually hold the product in your hand, you will see that the material and design are incomparably superior to imported products. What is First Skin? The first skin is woven with the outer bark almost untouched, in its natural state. Therefore, the color is a chic, deep tone, and you can fully enjoy the natural taste of the vines. What is Second Skin? The second skin is made using only the beautiful, soft inner part after the outer skin has been removed. Therefore, it has a very smooth texture and a mild, gentle color. Depending on the weaving method, it is a very difficult skin that showcases the skill of the artisan.