Igusa Baskets

Sunami Toru Shoten [Okayama]

Founded in 1886, Sunami Toru Shoten specializes in crafting baskets and other goods using igusa (rush grass), the same material used for traditional Japanese tatami mats. Now led by fifth-generation artisan Takataka Sunami, the workshop preserves time-honored techniques while adapting to modern lifestyles and needs, ensuring that this heritage craft continues to thrive.