{"product_id":"yama-biko-koji-wild-grape-vine-basket-bag","title":"Yama-Biko Koji Wild Grape Vine Basket Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYama-Biko’s statement basket bag: wild mountain grape vine woven by hand in a free, layered pattern; 9.5 × 13 × 5 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoji is the most sculptural of our Yama-Biko baskets. Instead of a regular grid, the wild mountain grape vine is woven in loose, overlapping bands, building a deep, three-dimensional surface that catches the light. The vine is split to a uniform 3 mm and woven by skilled craftsmen using traditional Japanese techniques, and multiple lots are woven together to create the single form. It measures 9.5 in high, 13 in long and 5 in deep, the largest of the three, in a calm natural brown that will darken and soften with years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yama-Biko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koji basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-woven basket bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild mountain grape vine, woven in strips of a uniform 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5 in H × 13 in L × 5 in W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural calm brown; deepens with use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem number (MPN):\u003c\/strong\u003e YB-Ymbkmk-04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree, layered weave with a sculptural surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mountain grape vine, 3 mm strips, woven by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargest of our Yama-Biko bags: 9.5 in H × 13 in L × 5 in W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural brown that deepens with use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpcycled forest material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA signature everyday bag for those who carry a little more; gallery openings, weekend lunches and travel days; a once-in-a-lifetime gift. Pairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yama-biko-ishi-wild-grape-vine-basket-bag\"\u003eYama-Biko Ishi Wild Grape Vine Basket Bag\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs a zipped or closing bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy laptop or grocery loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet weather: keep natural vine dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we carry it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been curating design-led pieces since 2009, and Japanese craft objects like this one earn their place by being used every day. Yama-Biko weaves bags from wild mountain grape vine. The vine wraps itself around forest trees and damages them, so it has to be cut to keep the forest healthy; Yama-Biko turns that unwanted material into baskets, woven by skilled Japanese craftsmen in traditional patterns, with hundreds of weave designs in its repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy once: durability and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry: if it gets caught in rain, blot it with a dry cloth and let it dry naturally in the shade. Brush away dust with a soft brush, and store it stuffed with paper so it keeps its shape (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size is the Yama-Biko Koji basket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.5 in high, 13 in long and 5 in deep, the largest of the three Yama-Biko baskets we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is the Koji basket different from the Ishi and Midare?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoji has a free, layered weave with a sculptural surface; Ishi is an even open lattice, and Midare is a dense irregular weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Koji basket made of?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild mountain grape vine split into 3 mm strips and woven by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I care for the Koji basket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry, brush off dust, and store it stuffed with paper (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich outfits suit the Koji basket? (our styling advice)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a statement piece: pair it with simple, neutral clothing in linen, cotton or wool so the weave stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the Koji basket darken over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the vine develops a deeper brown and a gentle sheen as you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrade pricing for design professionals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior designers, architects, stylists and hospitality buyers can apply to the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade-program\"\u003eMetropolitanDecor Trade Program\u003c\/a\u003e for trade pricing on Yama-Biko and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and help sourcing in quantity. Applying takes about three minutes, and our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size and specifications above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What size is the Yama-Biko Koji basket?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"9.5 in high, 13 in long and 5 in deep, the largest of the three Yama-Biko baskets we carry.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How is the Koji basket different from the Ishi and Midare?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Koji has a free, layered weave with a sculptural surface; Ishi is an even open lattice, and Midare is a dense irregular weave.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Koji basket made of?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Wild mountain grape vine split into 3 mm strips and woven by hand.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I care for the Koji basket?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Keep it dry, brush off dust, and store it stuffed with paper (our advice).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which outfits suit the Koji basket? 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