Bamboo Collection (page 6)

Virunga, Rwanda. A guide leads tourists through the ancient forests

Moss garden at the Gio-ji temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan

Typical Tongkonan house adorned with head of albino buffalo, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Typical Tongkonan house, Rantepao, Tana Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Bamboo architecture at John Hardys Green School in Kabupaten Badung near Ubud

Forest in San Agustin Archaeological Park, Huila Department, Colombia

The hilly landscape South of Popayan, Colombia, South America

Bamboo Forest at Hacienda San Jose, Pereira, Colombia, South America

Red panda at Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Red pandas at Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Giant panda at Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Bamboo forest in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan

China, Hunan province, Fenghuang, traditional bamboo rafts and riverside houses reflecting in the river by night

Japan, Kyoto, Arashiyama, Adashino Nembutsu-ji Temple, Bamboo Forest

Africa, Benin, Lake NokouA. Birds near the fish farms close to Ganvie village
Africa, Benin, Lake Nokoue. Birds near the fish farms close to Ganvie village

India, Goa, Mandrem beach

Picture No. 11676721
Giant Panda controlled conditions Date:

Indonesia, Bali. Woven ratan wall

Drunken Tree
Tiger Seo

Uncle
Hafiz Ismail

Bamboo Jungle
Treechild

Zig Zag
Shot by Clint

FISHERMAN, XIAPU-47880TB2
Raimondo Restelli

Making bamboo baskets, Japan

Japan making bamboo baskets pre-1900

Bamboo Plantation, Peking, China in the early 1900s

Nanjing bamboo plantation, China

Samuel Cody, wooden components from aircraft
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Fascinating collection of original bamboo and other wing stanchions and aircraft spars used in a variety of Samuel Cody?s aircraft

Samuel Cody, bamboo components from aircraft
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Fascinating collection of original bamboo and other wing stanchions and aircraft spars used in a variety of Samuel Cody?s aircraft

Japan - Bamboo Ornament Shop
Bamboo Ornament Shop, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Japan - Umbrella Maker
Umbrella Maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Japan - Bamboo Blind maker
Bamboo Blind maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Japan - Bamboo Ware Maker
Bamboo Ware Maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

View of Mount Fuji from Otometoge, Japan
View of Mount Fuji from Otometoge (Otome Toge), Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Nonomiya, 1909 (colour woodcut)
7412143 Nonomiya, 1909 (colour woodcut) by Sekka, Kamisaka (1866-1942); 30.2--64.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Two cranes, 1925-26 (colour woodcut)
7411452 Two cranes, 1925-26 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 37.6--16.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Ohara Koson, part of the shin-hanga)

Table Screen, 1850-1900 (green jade & wood)
MAN448109 Table Screen, 1850-1900 (green jade & wood) by Chinese School (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Passing the Bamboo Grove, 1766 (colour woodblock print; chuban, surimono)
5859265 Passing the Bamboo Grove, 1766 (colour woodblock print; chuban, surimono) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); 29.9 x 21 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Suzuki Harunobu)

Laguna
Dzintra Zvagina

Bamboo and Pinetree
Tiger Seo

Ray of the Sun
Lisa D. Tang

Bamboo Wood, 1939 (colour woodblock print)
7299860 Bamboo Wood, 1939 (colour woodblock print) by Yoshida, Hiroshi (1876-1950); 55.6x40.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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"Bamboo: A Versatile Wonder of Nature" Bamboo, a remarkable plant with countless uses and cultural significance, has been intertwined with human history for centuries. From the Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines to the serene landscapes of China's Li River, it has left an indelible mark on diverse cultures across Asia. Just like Charlie Chaplin's timeless comedy brought joy to millions, bamboo stands tall as a symbol of resilience and adaptability. Its flexible nature allows it to sway gracefully in the wind, much like Yi Jeong's masterpiece "Bamboo in the Wind" from the early 17th century. During festivals such as Loi Krathong in Thailand or Komuso Buddhist rituals in Japan, monks light khom loy candles and lanterns while finding solace amidst groves of towering bamboo. Meanwhile, traditional Chinese cormorant fishermen skillfully navigate rivers using this versatile material. In India's bustling city of Kolkata, dangerous scaffolding made from bamboo showcases its strength even amidst challenging circumstances. And let us not forget about our adorable friends - red pandas and giant pandas - who munch contentedly on tender bamboo shoots within their natural habitats. From traditional stilt houses in Manila to wooden buckets used for uchimizu sidewalk washing in Japan, bamboo continues to be an integral part of daily life. Its sustainable properties make it an eco-friendly choice that resonates with both tradition and modernity. As we marvel at these captivating glimpses into different corners of Asia where bamboo thrives abundantly, let us appreciate its beauty and versatility. Bamboo truly embodies nature's gift – providing shelter, sustenance for wildlife like pandas or nourishing creativity through artistry – reminding us all that harmony between humans and nature is indeed possible.