Taketora, a specialist bamboo manufacturer and tiger-stripe bamboo specialty store operated by Yamagishi Takezai-ten Co., Ltd., which has been beloved as a bamboo material and product wholesaler since its founding in 1894 (Meiji 27), has started selling the newly evolved "Madake Container Carry Basket Bag (Premium)." This premium bamboo basket bag, pursuing both strength and beauty with meticulous attention to detail, is a reliable item that excels in a wide range of uses, from daily shopping to outdoor activities and storage.
Madake Container Carry Basket Bag (Premium)
https://www.taketora.co.jp/c/bag/ba00220
This premium model is an evolution of the "Madake Container Carry Basket Bag," which inherits the concept of durability from traditional "Goyō-kago" baskets used for transporting goods and harvesting, while being adapted for modern lifestyles. The basket, woven carefully one by one with wide and thick structural bamboo, features powerful-looking weave patterns and beautiful bamboo texture. It combines a striking appearance with the practicality to firmly support heavy loads.
The biggest feature of the premium type is the luxurious use of a total of four wide, thick reinforcing bamboo strips – two vertically and two horizontally. This results in a structure with even greater stability than the standard model, achieving a robust finish capable of handling heavy loads. Since the inner bottom is also tightly woven, it can be safely used to store vegetables, beverages, camping gear, and more.
Furthermore, to enhance the durability of the bamboo basket, the bent parts of the reinforcing strips are reinforced with rattan wrapping. While bamboo products experience stress on concentrated points over years of use, the premium type incorporates detailed ingenuity to create a specification that can be cherished for longer. The rim uses wide and thick bamboo, adopting a double-layered rim finishing technique that shows the strongest outer skin of the bamboo on both the outside and inside. It is packed with the company's unique commitment, combining strength and beauty.
The handle part also features ingenuity. It is securely fixed with strong cord and fitted with an easy-to-grip vinyl pipe to reduce strain on the hands even when carrying many items. This makes daily shopping, outings, and even loading into a car or carrying comfortable.
Moreover, the appeal of this bamboo basket is not limited to its strength. Bamboo has flexibility, and even when strong impact is applied while carrying heavy loads, it appropriately absorbs the force. This flexibility reduces the burden on the basket, leading to excellent durability that allows it to be used for many years. This basket bag is filled with the unique charm of bamboo, leveraging the characteristics of natural materials.
The unique color of Madake bamboo deepens into an amber hue with use. The joy of watching the basket change its expression over the years and grow with its owner is a unique pleasure of bamboo products. Please experience the feel of the "Madake Container Carry Basket Bag (Premium)", which pursues strength, beauty, and ease of use, as a reliable partner supporting your daily life.
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<Sales start from Tuesday, June 9, 2026>
Madake Container Carry Basket Bag (Premium)
Includes two reinforcing bamboo strips vertically too!
Bent parts of reinforcing strips reinforced with rattan!
Great for shopping, of course,
Also perfect for outdoor activities and as a vegetable basket!
A versatile bamboo basket bag inheriting the DNA of robust Goyō-kago baskets
Sales price: 26,400 yen (tax included)
https://www.taketora.co.jp/c/bag/ba00220
Taketora / Yamagishi Takezai-ten Co., Ltd.
Company Name: Taketora / Yamagishi Takezai-ten Co., Ltd.
Location: 913-1 Awa, Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture (Head Office / Main Store)
President: Yoshihiro Yamagishi
Established: 1894 (Meiji 27)
Capital: 10 million yen
Business: Manufacturing, wholesale, and sales of various bamboo crafts, bamboo products, bamboo charcoal, bamboo vinegar liquid, etc., including the specialty tiger-stripe bamboo (Torafu-take)
URL: https://www.taketora.co.jp/
* Kochi-ka Kenko Keiei Award 2021 * 2020 Furusato-zukuri Taisho Award, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Prize * 7th Ministry of the Environment Good Life Award, Environmental Regional Branding Prize * RED BULL BOX CART RACE TOKYO 2019, Runner-up * 33rd Kochi Prefecture Local Industry Grand Prize, Kochi Prefecture Local Industry Encouragement Prize
Contact for inquiries regarding this press release
Taketora / Yamagishi Takezai-ten Co., Ltd., Fourth Generation of Taketora (Yoshihiro Yamagishi)
E-Mail: info@taketora.co.jp
<Head Office> Taketora / Yamagishi Takezai-ten Co., Ltd.
〒785-0024 913-1 Awa, Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture
TEL 0889-42-3201 FAX 0889-42-3283 (Business hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
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- Source: PR TIMES
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