Bamboo is the prime material for making all sorts of baskets, since it is the main material that is available and suitable for basketry. Other materials that may be used are ratan and hemp palm. In Japan, bamboo weaving is registered as a traditional Japanese craft (工芸, kōgei) with a range of fine and decorative arts. A Bamboo Basket Maker should have good eyesight, handeye coordination and vision (including near vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to change focus).