What role do the three sticks attached across the bottom of the basket play?
Since thick sticks are attached across the bottom of the basket in addition to the bamboo ribs, one may wonder about the purpose of finishing the bottom surface this way.
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They raise the bottom surface slightly off the floor so it does not touch directly, helping ventilation, and serve to support the bottom so it does not sag when holding items.
There are exactly three support sticks running across the bottom. The bottom specification disclosed by MATSUNOYA regarding the bamboo hexagonal basket is only a concise description stating that three support sticks were added beneath the hexagonal structure [1].
Although the specific use of each stick was not elaborated upon, a bottom support in bamboo crafts is a representative finish added for practical purposes. Raising the thinly split woven bottom ribs so they do not directly touch the ground allows air to circulate toward the bottom, reducing moisture buildup. In addition, when items are placed inside, it prevents the bottom ribs from sagging downward under weight and also serves as a framework protecting the weave from friction with the floor.
hmmm, it is a practical feature that sturdily supports the basket so that the bottom woven with thin ribs does not easily get damaged, even when handled roughly in daily life.
Information regarding the joining method or the load capacity of the support sticks has not yet been confirmed.