MINGEI - Oku-Aizu Fukushima baskets

https://omamorifromjapan.blogspot.jp/2011/06/fukushima-folk-toys.html

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OkuAizu 奥会津 is famous for its kago かご baskets and zaru ざる sieves made from natural materials.
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Oku-Aizu Amikumi Zaiku　奥会津編み組細工　 (Mishima-machi)

Oku-Aizu Amikumi Zaiku", or Oku-Aizu braided craft products, is said to have been started by farmers as a handiwork during the off-season in winter. The daily necessities such as baskets and sieves made with plants of wild vine and silver vine are popular for their simple taste.
610 Kawaitenyabara, Mishima-machi, Onuma-gun, Fukushima
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