Washable Baskets for an Autumn Table

SEP. 2018 -no.1

The sky feels higher and the air fresher as autumn arrives.
Practical and beautifully woven by hand, moily baskets bring warmth to an autumn table.

 

They can be washed by hand with water.

A basket for bread or fruit is easier to keep clean when it can be washed and thoroughly dried.
moily baskets are woven from a naturally water-resistant material rather than plastic. The baskets featured here have no varnish coating, and their careful, close weave makes hand washing possible. They can be used to serve bread or fruit. After washing, wipe away the water and let the basket dry completely in a well-ventilated place. Do not soak it or put it in the dishwasher.
The basket shown is the medium oval size. This feature also introduced a square shape that works well as a tray and a smaller size suited to an individual serving.

About moily baskets

moily's founder, Ikemiya, wanted to support people facing poverty and traveled through Cambodia and other countries while backpacking as a student. Those experiences brought an appreciation of the importance of work that allows people to support their own lives.
On returning to Cambodia, the founder encountered baskets woven as essential tools for everyday life. That meeting became the beginning of moily.

Lapeah, the material used for moily baskets, is a type of rattan valued for its strength. In Cambodia, baskets made from it are practical tools for tasks such as handling fish and carrying harvested vegetables. Their place in everyday life reflects the material's durability and the skill of the people who weave it.　

The baskets use lapeah, a natural material gathered in parts of Cambodia and Vietnam. For the craftspeople, making a basket begins with collecting the material.
Each strip is carefully pared and tidied to remove rough fibers and create a smooth surface. Only then is the prepared material woven by hand into a moily basket.

moily attaches a tag with the maker's name to each basket. Its website introduces the people behind the work, offering a chance to think about who made an everyday object and how it came to be.

A softer, warmer feeling for the table and home

Washable moily baskets are useful for cutlery and condiments. Their firm construction also makes them handy trays for a light breakfast or tea setting. They bring a natural warmth to the kitchen and table.

Set a plant or a favorite ornament on a basket tray to bring a softer texture to the room.

Vegetable soup from Hokkaido

 

NORTH FARM STOCK explores the flavors of Hokkaido and its distinct seasons.
NORTH FARM STOCK focuses on the tastes of Hokkaido, choosing many of its ingredients from the region. These soups let the vegetables' own flavor and richness come through, and can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

NORTH FARM STOCK soups are easy to vary with toppings such as parsley, croutons or paprika. The 180 g portions featured here fit comfortably into a mug. Add one to a packed lunch for a warm, satisfying pause during the working day.

Clear skies and a fresh breeze: autumn's crisp air makes seasonal ingredients and warm dishes especially inviting.
Whether you enjoy sport, reading or autumn scenery, a small new object can become part of the pleasures of the season.