08/24/2026
In our latest article, bamboo artisan Yamagishi Yoshihiro shares how bamboo has shaped daily life in Japan for thousands of years.
Japan’s bamboo culture is connected to the spiritual concept of ‘mottainai’. This philosophy goes beyond simply avoiding waste; it involves making the most of the value of this precious material right to the very end. The regenerative and durable nature of bamboo makes it the ideal material for many indispensable household items.
Yamagishi is the fourth-generation president of Taketora, a bamboo materials company founded in 1894. His motto is ‘NO BAMBOO NO LIFE’.
Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4bUo6qP
Visit the temporary display at the Shop to explore a selection of hand-woven bamboo baskets by Taketora until 25 August: https://bit.ly/4h5B6gy
