Suruga Take Sensuji Zaiku: Suruga Bamboo Ware

The Suruga bamboo craft dates back to the beginning of the Edo era (1600-1868), when warriors almost exclusively made bamboo goods as a side job during peaceful times. In the 19th century, the feudal lord in Okazaki, who was skilled in the art of bamboo weaving, passed on his techniques to Shimizu Inobei. Using these techniques, Shimizu produced candy bowls and insect cages to sell to travelers on the Tokaido road between Kyoto and Edo.