A Basketmaker in Rural Japan

[@Pan_Z]

I came for a documentary on basket making, and received a life lesson about appreciating your abilities and opportunities in life.

[@morganolfursson2560]

So humble and not complaining about anything , just wishing he was given the chance to do better . This is such a huge lesson . I am so honored to own one of his baskets , it is one of my most cherish possession and you just have to look at it to feel the man who made it / Every time i feel a little down or feel like complaining about anything i take a look at this basket , think of the life of the man who made this masterpiece and , i immediately stop complaining or even thinking about complaining , and appreciate my life for what it is , rather than think about what it isn't . I so wish though, that i could have met this master to thank him personally . Fortunately , his legacy is forever alive through his work and THAT is the mark of a true artist .

[@susanwilliams3815]

My best friend and I happened to visit the exhibition of Hiroshima's work at the Sackler while he was there. I remember him as if our meeting happened yesterday. He was much smaller than the video suggests and surprisingly agile for someone as crippled as he was. When he grew tired, he would simply stop and stand, perfectly balanced, on his 'normal' leg in the manner of a crane. As for his baskets, they were truly works of art. I was so happy that his work finally received the recognition it deserved in a major exhibit in Washington, DC.

[@sriramulu.mayiladuthurai]

Thanks. Fine videos.✨🙏☝💐💐💐💐🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@FrauWNiemand]

There is a huge life lesson speaking out of this man. He never asked for much but gave much to the wolrd. Thanks for sharing.

[@ymelfilm]

Incredible - he should be the role model for politicians and many others. This man is a real saint. One of the rare ones. Respect. Did the authorities take care of him when he could not make more baskets?

[@HilaryBravo]

Thank you😊

[@tinadonnelly8396]

Beautiful man, beautiful film.

[@juanmartinez-mv3gb]

Your truly a great artist, and an even a greater human!!!!!

[@robinthomas4213]

Wish I had some of his baskets. Amazing how he does it in a way that hasn't changed, even to the fact he's on the floor, no electricity, working in natural light. Amazing..

[@40LIFESTYLES]

real craftmanship nice job old man cheers "

[@mollyryan7568]

I would Love to have a cup of tea with this man. His beauty, wisdom and grace is just a magnificent Gift to this planet...

[@ikramcyberwalker]

liked the philosophy behind basket making.

[@MoPoppins]

I love the soul of this craftsman. So beautiful in his philosophy and integrity. As the others in the comments have stated, I'd love to have one of his baskets. I'd see and feel all the care that went into making it, every time I used it.

[@belindahernandez339]

AMAZING WORK💖💖💖💖💖👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍

[@detailedgaming6039]

I almost cried.

[@lauraswan8647]

😊loved it

[@sleefox]

I hope he finally realized the value of his work, his craftsmanship, and his Zen !!! Domo arigato.

[@etienneedward4449]

All my life I value the things that made from raw materials and by hands, like a sculpture who Turning stone into a beautiful statue I feel the same way about people turn bamboo / wood / clay into works of art , and I consider them artist! I hope from now on you should consider yourself a talented artist!

[@marinocalderon2377]

My best respect to that adorable gentleman. Long live the bamboo master!

[@Eralen00]

I wonder why they looked down on basket makers where he lived. Its a shame that such hard work and beautiful results aren't appreciated as they should be

[@FridolynAliWena]

👍🏻

[@morganolfursson2560]

Can we even imagine today saying. Why should this or that have high value when the raw material can be obtained for free . And whoever disagree must have never bought a bottle of water .

[@pebbles8022]

In my country people are desperately trying to go back to rural living, but are prevented, it’s a ripple effect, and no whales or sea creatures have died of wicker yet ! Have hope for the future.

[@antedoricic5646]

What is the country you are from? Why is it prevented?

[@SargonBighorn]

These skills need to be passed on all over the world as we move away from plastic baskets due to global warming.

[@strivingstruggle3797]

most people would be content to sit and beg. Good to have some kind of trade no matter how lowly or insignificant.

[@moodydolly]

Remarquable

[@tersta1]

And now, with changes in the attitudes of youth, who value self-sufficiency and natural materials, this man would be in high demand as a craft class instructor. He could have a KZbin channel. Odd, how even in rural Japan conspicuous consumption and propagandized preference for factory-made and packaged goods turned the wealthy against the poor. Thank goodness that the younger folks understand real value and put PEOPLE above PROFIT and MERCY above MONEY!

[@rd264]

There is great value in Mr Hiroshima Kazuo's baskets. I wish i had several ! I too am a craftsman, a painter, also I have been lame for over 20 years. Doctors where I live said there was nothing they could do for me. I was always a painter and have made many paintings. My house is filled with them. The Christian God trusted some craftsmen. Jesus was the son of a carpenter. And yet, craftsmen are not always appreciated especially today. Hephaestus the lame smith in Homer's Illiad, husband of Aphrodite, who forged the living shield of Achilles, nonetheless was much abused and mocked by the Greek gods on Mt Olympus.

[@blahblah60]

Artists are never appreciated, that goes with the territory.

[@fgonzalez78959]

Old video. .