[Sampling Moment]
Humidity: 80% | Morning Fog | Temp: 18°C | Location: Daoming, Chongzhou, Sichuan.
Harvested at dawn in the misty hills of western Sichuan. The cool, damp air keeps the bamboo fibres supple — ideal for splitting into threads finer than hair and weaving with the patience of generations.
[Heritage Fragment]
Daoming bamboo weaving carries over 2,000 years of continuous craft tradition. Each vessel begins with a single culm of aged Moso bamboo, hand-split and woven into a form that balances structure and void. No two are identical — the subtle variations in weave tension and bamboo grain are the artisan's signature.
[Homecoming]
Place a single branch inside and let the open weave cast delicate shadows across your shelf. Or use it as a quiet storage piece for tea accessories, brushes, or small treasures. A living object that ages gracefully with your home.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Material |
Natural Moso Bamboo |
| Craft |
Handwoven, Daoming Tradition (Sichuan) |
| Finish |
Natural, Untreated |
| Height |
Approx. 20-25 cm (varies by piece) |
| Care |
Wipe with dry cloth. Avoid prolonged water exposure. Natural colour will patina over time. |
A bamboo vase for a single stem. That's all it holds. That's all it needs to hold.
The Maker
The Daoming bamboo weaving cooperative in Sichuan. These are the same weavers who make the tea tool holders — they split, weave, and finish each piece by hand in a workshop that sits beside the bamboo groves.
The Place
Daoming, Sichuan. A small town where bamboo weaving has been the primary craft for generations. The bamboo grows right outside the workshop door.
The Craft
Moso bamboo, split thin, woven into a cylindrical form with a waterproof interior liner. The weave is tight enough to hold water, the exterior shows the natural bamboo grain. No lacquer, no dye — just bamboo and the hand that shaped it.
At Home
One stem. One flower. One branch. That's the way this vase works best — it's designed for ikebana restraint, not supermarket bouquets. Put it on the bathroom counter or by the kitchen sink and change the flower with the week.
