{"product_id":"yama-biko-midare-wild-grape-vine-basket-bag","title":"Yama-Biko Midare Wild Grape Vine Basket Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA densely woven wild grape vine basket bag from Yama-Biko in the irregular midare pattern; 10 × 12.5 × 5 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidare means “disordered” in Japanese, and this weave lives up to it: wild mountain grape vine is woven densely and irregularly, with strips crossing in every direction to form a rich, textured wall. Yama-Biko’s craftsmen split the vine to a uniform 3 mm before weaving, so the bag is tight, strong and holds its shape. It measures 10 in high, 12.5 in long and 5 in deep, in a calm natural brown that deepens with every season 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 Midare 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 10 in H × 12.5 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-Midare-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, irregular midare weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild mountain grape vine split to a uniform 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 in H × 12.5 in L × 5 in W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight, strong walls that hold their shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural brown that deepens with use\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 versatile day bag for work and weekends, for anyone who wants a natural-material bag with real presence; a gift that will outlast trends. Pairs well with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yama-biko-koji-wild-grape-vine-basket-bag\"\u003eYama-Biko Koji 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 needing a closure or pockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery heavy loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain: 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 does “midare” mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt means disordered or irregular, describing the free, dense crisscross of the weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat are the dimensions of the Yama-Biko Midare basket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 in high, 12.5 in long and 5 in deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Midare basket made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild mountain grape vine split into 3 mm strips, woven by hand in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Midare basket sturdy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The dense weave and strong vine make tight walls that keep their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I look after the Midare basket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry, dust it with a soft brush and store it filled with paper (our advice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Midare basket a good gift? (our styling advice)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, for anyone who values natural materials and craftsmanship; it is timeless rather than seasonal.\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 does “midare” mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It means disordered or irregular, describing the free, dense crisscross of the weave.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the dimensions of the Yama-Biko Midare basket?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"10 in high, 12.5 in long and 5 in deep.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Midare basket made from?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Wild mountain grape vine split into 3 mm strips, woven by hand in Japan.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the Midare basket sturdy?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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