Handcrafted from Madake bamboo on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, this square tray zaru brings authentic Japanese craftsmanship straight to your kitchen. Sado Island is renowned for its fine bamboo, and this flat strainer represents a classic standard of regional basketry; artisans there have long used the local bamboo to create practical, everyday tools.
The tray features a simple woven pattern called gozame weave. Its sturdy outer border is built around a wire core wrapped tightly in rattan, giving it a solid structure meant for regular use. Measuring roughly 28 by 20 centimeters with a height of 1.5 centimeters, it works well for draining noodles, prepping vegetables, or presenting meals at the table.
Because each piece is crafted by hand from natural materials, individual items vary slightly in shape, texture, and color. These small differences make every tray uniquely its own.
Rectangular tray strainer handmade on Sado Island, Niigata, Japan, from madake bamboo. It features a simple gozame-weave pattern and a rattan-wrapped rim with wire core for durability.
Approx. 28 x 20 cm, height 1.5 cm. As a handmade product made from natural materials, each piece may vary slightly in shape, texture, color, and dimensions.
