Bamboo Collection

Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines
Nipa Stilt Houses (also known as bahay kubo, is an indigenous house used in the Philippines. The native house is constructed out of bamboo tied together)

Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo)
6000022 Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black man eating a large watermelon)

CHARLIE CHAPLIN (1889-1977). Charles Spencer Chaplin. English film actor and comedian. Photograph, early 20th century

Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century. Creator: Yi Jeong (Korean, 1541-1626)
Bamboo in the Wind, early 17th century

Traditional Chinese cormorant fisherman, Li River, near Xingping, China

Komuso Buddhist monks, Japan. They wear a straw basket (tengai) over their head and play a bamboo flute (shakuhachi). Date: circa 1890s

Monks lighting khom loy candles and lanterns for Loi Krathong festival

Philippines - Manila - Traditional stilt houses
Philippines - Manila - Traditional bamboo stilt houses

Traditional Japanese wooden bucket and ladle for washing sidewalk in a custom called uchimizu, Japan, Asia

Dangerous scaffolding, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

Giant Panda - Mother and Young Cub - Wolong Nature Reserve - Qionglai Mountains - China 4MA764P
TOM-1459 Giant Panda - Mother and Young Cub Wolong Nature Reserve - Qionglai Mountains - China Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red/Lesser Panda - Eating bamboo shoot. 2mu383 Wolong Nature Reserve, China
TOM-801 Red / Lesser PANDA / Red cat-bear - Eating bamboo shoot Wolong Nature Reserve, China Ailurus fulgens Found in Himalayas and mountain regions of Myanmar

Panda eating bamboo

Pile of stones used for stone therapy. Bamboo (family Poaceae) is at the top. The stones can be heated and placed along the spine to warm the muscles in the back

Four Japanese women amid bamboo with a young child
Four Japanese women stand amid bamboo with a young child seated in the front and surrounded by hanging baskets of food and Japanese flags and figurines

Red Panda - eating bamboo
WAT-9423 Red / Lesser PANDA / Red cat-bear Ailurus fulgens Found in Himalayas and mountain regions of Myanmar and China M

Advert for Oetzmann & Co. Victorian furniture 1890
Variety of Victorian household items. 1890

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) at the Panda Bear reserve, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, Asia

Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C. 1670
Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C.1670-1690. Anonymous. Delft. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Red panda (Ailurus fulgens) captive, occurs in China

China, Sichuan Province. Giant Panda feeds on bamboo in winter snow at Wolong Nature Reserve

Advert for Maple & Co furniture 1895
Selection of household furnishings. Date: 1895

Red-eyed tree frog clinging to a plant stem. Red-eyed tree frogs (Agalychnis callidryas) are found in the tropical rainforests of central America where they live in trees and other vegetation

Iban tribeswoman mending bamboo longhouse verandah floor, Lemanak River, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Giant Panda - Eating bamboo - Wolong Reserve, Sichuan, China JPF36392
JPF-9877 GIANT PANDA - lying on back, eating bamboo Wolong Reserve, Sichuan, China Ailuropoda Melanoleuca Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Giant Panda Wolong Reserve, Sichuan, China
JPF-9938 GIANT PANDA - Sitting, eating bamboo Wolong reserve, Sichuan, China Ailuropoda melanoleuca Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bamboo - detail of the stubble
PPG-1582 Bamboo - detail of the stubble Phyllostachys pubescens Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bamboo avenue, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, West Indies, Central America

Shino-Ware Ewer, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Shino-Ware Ewer, 17th century

Bamboo Time
Alessandro Catta

Lion at Rest, ca. 1585. Creator: Mansur
Lion at Rest, ca. 1585

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) at the Panda Bear reserve, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, Asia

Traditional Japanese portal, Anduze, Gard, France, Europe

Tea leaves drying, Longjing, Hangzhou, China, Asia

Bamboo forest, Hokokuji temple garden, Kamakura, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, Asia

bamboo for sale in the Old Town, Hanoi, Vietnam

Bamboo forest, Hangzhou, China

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

Bamboo forest, Sagano, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan

China, Hong Kong, Bamboo Scaffolding

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

Bamboo Hat Dance - China
Catherine Wang

Bamboo Hat Dance - China
Catherine Wang

Happy Bamboo
Kristian Gallagher

Bamboo Fern
Kristian Gallagher

Bamboo and Fern 2
Kristian Gallagher

Bamboo Fern 2x3
Kristian Gallagher

Bamboo Sunset
Kristian Gallagher

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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.