Translations:Beppu Bamboo Basketry/9/en
From Japanese Craftpedia portal
Production process
The production of Beppu bamboo basketry requires many stages of preparation before weaving can begin. A typical process includes:
- harvesting suitable bamboo;
- removing oils from the surface;
- drying the bamboo in sunlight;
- cutting the bamboo into sections;
- splitting the bamboo into strips;
- shaving and adjusting the strips to the required width and thickness;
- weaving the base of the object;
- weaving the body and rim;
- attaching handles, edges, or other structural elements;
- applying finishing treatments.
