A spectacular, sculptural ikebana work by contemporary bamboo master
Yufu Masataka, its four feet square-plaited with slim strips of bamboo.
The striking plaiting used on this basket, of thick slats of bamboo
together
with bundled strips entwined with vines and bamboo rope, defines this
great artist's signature "yatara"style. Fluid irregular plaiting forms its tall,
elegant loop handle, a dramatic touch to an already remarkable
example of the fine art of ikeb ...click for details
