Material & making
A closer look at handwork.
From crossing bamboo strips to a hand-rubbed lacquer finish, the interest is in the details.
A pattern that
becomes a structure.
Look at a woven basket from the center outwards. The narrow strips change direction, meet the sides and gather at the edge. The pattern is not simply decoration; it is part of how the object takes its form.
A close weave gives the shallow basket a fuller surface. An open lattice lets light and air pass through. Both use the same familiar material to very different effect.
We work with partner factories and suppliers to bring these pieces into the collection. True Artisan handles product selection, sales and customer inquiries.
Explore the woven pieces ↗
Traditional Chinese daqi lacquer
Color that follows
the weave.
Our lacquer bamboo fan is finished using a hand-rubbing process. Daqi lacquer is worked across the woven fan surface by hand, making that manual step an essential part of its finish.
The deep red color settles into the rhythm of the bamboo: lighter on the raised crossings, darker in the spaces between them. The weave remains visible rather than disappearing beneath a flat surface.
Discover the lacquer fan ↗Small details,
close to hand.
The rim of a basket and the open loops around a coaster are details you notice through use. They are worth photographing closely and caring for gently.
Bamboo tone, weave and hand-applied finishes can vary. When ordering, ask about the available design and dimensions rather than expecting every handmade piece to be identical.
How to care for your bamboo pieces ↗A piece in mind?
Ask us about the details, the available finish and your delivery destination.