{"title":"Beppu Bamboo Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeppu Bamboo Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeaving the beauty of daily life while cherishing nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8843\/7419\/files\/1_4.png?v=1763781416\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Beppu Bamboo Craft\u003cbr\u003eIn Beppu City, Oita Prefecture—one of Japan’s most renowned hot spring regions—\u003cbr\u003ethe art of Beppu Bamboo Craft has been passed down for centuries.\u003cbr\u003eIt is even mentioned in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan),\u003cbr\u003ea testament to its long-standing presence in Japanese daily life.\u003cbr\u003eAs you stroll through the hot spring town, you’ll find small bamboo craft shops\u003cbr\u003edisplaying baskets, sieves, chopsticks, and rice paddles.\u003cbr\u003eThough simple at first glance, each item is the result of delicate craftsmanship,\u003cbr\u003ecombining practicality and durability with a refined sense of “beauty in use.”\u003cbr\u003eThe more these tools are used, the more they fit naturally into one’s hand—\u003cbr\u003ea quiet beauty that deepens over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial and Elegance\u003cbr\u003eThe main material of Beppu Bamboo Craft is high-quality madake (Japanese timber bamboo)\u003cbr\u003eharvested locally in Oita.\u003cbr\u003eWith its long internodes, flexibility, and resilience, madake is ideal for intricate weaving.\u003cbr\u003eOita Prefecture boasts the highest production of madake in Japan,\u003cbr\u003eproviding the foundation for Beppu’s craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003eAfter harvesting, the bamboo is boiled to remove oil, sun-dried,\u003cbr\u003ethen carefully cut, peeled, and prepared before it can be used for weaving.\u003cbr\u003eThis meticulous preprocessing—guided by the craftsman’s intuition and touch—\u003cbr\u003eis what gives Beppu Bamboo Craft its distinctive quality and refined beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving the Future — Harmony with Nature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/8843\/7419\/files\/2_5.png?v=1763781418\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, new creations such as handbags and lampshades\u003cbr\u003eblend traditional techniques with contemporary design.\u003cbr\u003eEach piece reflects the Japanese philosophy of treating natural materials with care\u003cbr\u003eand transforming them into something beautiful.\u003cbr\u003eThe rhythmic pattern of the weave, and the shadows it creates,\u003cbr\u003eexpress a deep harmony between humanity and nature—\u003cbr\u003ethe timeless essence of Beppu Bamboo Craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beppu-bamboo-craft-lampshade-bamboo-woven-lampshade","title":"Beppu Bamboo Craft Lampshade | Bamboo Woven Lampshade","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eBeautiful simply by being there.\u003cbr data-start=\"89\" 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