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Bamboo crafts by Taketora

BAMBOO SPECIALIST TAKETORA, IN KOCHI.

For more than 120 years, bamboo crafts specialized shop called "Taketora" (竹虎) has broaden their name nationwide. It is the place you must go and see if you are staying Kochi.

Quality and wide range of bamboo crafts are not the only reason why they have gained high reputation but the bamboo they use is special, some call it a miracle. The bamboo they use is no ordinary, called "Torafudake" (虎斑竹), looks like pattern of tiger (虎), only grow in limited area of Kochi. Many attempts to move Torafu bamboo to other region of Japan and plant there, has no success confirmed.

Taketora produce hundreds bamboo products using many kinds of bamboos, Torafu, Kuro, Moso, and others. Each bamboo has distinctive quality. For example, Kuro bamboo is slim but durable. Moso grows till very thick and big but keep its toughness due to fine fiber. Some other type of bamboo cannot keep its toughness when they grow to certain size.

Hope you find these interesting. Very some compared to what they make.

bamboo chopsticks, 竹虎, taketora,couple

edge of chopsticks, green, red, black

Couple chopsticks.

Price: ¥1,728

Bamboo chopsticks that in pair, perfect souvenir for parents or a couple. Be sure to tell them never wash in dish washer.

tiger bamboo, torafudake, 虎斑竹, mementravel

Toradake lunch box. (虎竹ランチボックス)

Price: ¥5,616

It's a bento (弁当) that is breathable. If you want avoid vapor inside your lunch box which ruins everything but salad. Tiger bamboo is used. Cool.

bamboo spoon fork, 竹スプーンフォーク, メメントラベル

Spoon and fork set.

Price: ¥3,888

Fork and spoon as a set. They are also sold separately. Perfect gift to friends or family, or even you.

bamboo sheath sandal, 竹皮草履, zori, skin

たけかわぞうり, mementravel

Bamboo sheath sandals. (竹皮草履)

Price: ¥1,944

Hand-knit sandals. Preferred to wear indoor to make them last longer.

beer carry, japanese beer, 和風ビールボトルキャリー

Bottle carry. (和風ボトルキャリー)

Price: ¥17,280

Made of black bamboo. (You may want to check size of your beer bottle back home.)

bamboo wine cooler,

Bamboo wine cooler. (竹ワインクーラー)

Price: ¥5,184

What's more cooler than this? Made of Moso bamboo. Even moso kind, it's rare to grow a size to be used for this use. Bamboo is a material that is low condensation, helps to keep your table clean and dry.

 

Where to buy: "Taketora"

Address: 913-1, Awa, Susaki city, Kochi

Open hours: 9:00 to 17:00

Closed on: Sunday

Taketora oficial site.

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