Message from Suiko Buseki sensei Susudake refers to bamboo that has been exposed for many years to the smoke from hearths in traditional thatched-roof houses, gradually taking on a rich brown or amber hue. Areas not exposed to smoke remain lighter in color, creating natural patterns of light and dark where the bamboo was bound with rope. We hope you can appreciate and enjoy the unique texture and charm of this now-rare susudake.

Artwork Information

Management Information

Year of Production
2025
Artwork Dimensions
L 22.5cm, L 24cm
Shared Box
Yes
Material
sooted bamboo
Technique
-
Artwork Condition
New, unused
Format
Actual artwork available (with certificate)
Authenticity Determination Data
-
Storage/Exhibition Location
ARTerrace
Seller
ARTerrace
Scheduled Shipping Date, etc.
Approximately 1 month (Please note that delivery may vary depending on the artist’s confirmation of the work).

すすだけばし

煤竹箸 | Sooted Bamboo Chopsticks

Suikou Buseki

Member of Japan Kōgei Association

Wood & BambooNewPrimary sale

Bid/purchase currency: Japanese yen

Price (including tax)

13,200

Artwork Information

Management Information

Year of Production
2025
Artwork Dimensions
L 22.5cm, L 24cm
Shared Box
Yes
Material
sooted bamboo
Technique
-
Artwork Condition
New, unused
Format
Actual artwork available (with certificate)
Authenticity Determination Data
-
Storage/Exhibition Location
ARTerrace
Seller
ARTerrace
Scheduled Shipping Date, etc.
Approximately 1 month (Please note that delivery may vary depending on the artist’s confirmation of the work).

Artist Profile

About Shipping Method

Suikou Buseki

Japan Kōgei Association

Wood & Bamboo

1994
Received the Asahi Shimbun Award at the 34th East Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
1998
Received the Japan Kōgeikai Award at the 8th Traditional Wood & Bamboo Crafts Exhibition
1999
Received the NHK President’s Award at the 46th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
2000
Received the Asahi Shimbun Award at the 9th Traditional Wood & Bamboo Crafts Exhibition
2002
Received the Japan Kōgeikai Encouragement Award at the 49th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
2007
Received the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award at the 11th Traditional Wood & Bamboo Crafts Exhibition
2012
Received the Art Fund Award at the Collect 2012 (London)
2012
Awarded twice at the Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
2012
Awarded once at the Traditional Kōgei New Works Exhibition
2012
Awarded 3 times at the Wood and Bamboo Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
2024
Received the Japan Kōgeikai Members’ Award (Asuka Cruise Prize) at the 2nd Japan Kōgeikai Members’ Exhibition
2025
Received the Mitsukoshi Isetan Award at the 65th East Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition

The techniques of bambooworks include "Amimono (plaited bamboo)", which is the weaving of bamboo strips, and "Kumimono (paralell construction)", which is the assembling of bamboo strips by utilizing the lines of the strips. There are bamboo techniques I learned from my master, Shokansai Iizuka (a living national treasure).

My specialty is the technique of bundle weaving and openwork weaving. The theme of my artwork is a scene of nature.

Received the Japan Kōgeikai Members’ Award – Asuka Cruise Prize (2024)