Diameter: Approximately 24.5m, Height: Approximately 4cm "About the Serving Basket" To make bamboo crafts, bamboo is harvested in November and the oil is removed around March of the following year. After that, it is used after being thoroughly dried. Although it is called a serving basket, the appearance differs depending on the thickness and width of the bamboo strips, and the number used. This serving basket uses [Madake (Japanese timber bamboo) and Susudake (smoked bamboo)]. Susudake (smoked bamboo) is characterized by its unique brown and amber color, which is naturally created by being smoked by the smoke of the irori (sunken hearth) over a long period of 100 to 200 years or more. It has increased insect repellent and anti-mold effects, and is a high-quality bamboo material with high durability. It is not a natural type of bamboo like Mōsōchiku (Moso bamboo) or Madake. The bottom is made of Susudake and uses the "Hanasashi Kasane Rokumoku" (flower-stitching, six-eye weave). The thickness of the bamboo strips for the rim weaving is 0.4 mm and the width is 2.8 mm. Two of these bamboo strips are combined to weave the rim, reducing the gaps and increasing the durability. The finish is also extremely careful, and there are no bamboo splinters. The oil remaining in the bamboo will change color over time, turning the whole piece to an amber color (slightly brown to dark amber) from the time of production. The enjoyment of viewing it also increases. Bamboo serving baskets are useful not only for holding sweets, but also as room decorations and for storing small items.