Let's Make a Dining Scene More Enjoyable with Chopstick Rests!
Written by Team MUSUBI
Chopstick rests are recommended for those who want to casually enjoy table setting. It is not easy to prepare a set of plates and table mats, but a small but eye-catching chopstick rests will simply make your table more colorful than usual.
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History of Chopstick Rest
In the beginning, chopsticks were mainly used for public events and Shinto rituals. Dirty chopsticks could not be used to make offerings to the gods. Therefore, chopstick rests were created to keep the chopsticks from touching the floor. Chopstick rests were created to keep the chopsticks offered to the gods clean.
It was not until the Meiji period (1868-1912) that chopstick rests came into wide use. Until then, Japanese food was generally served on a table for one person, but with the arrival of Western culture, families began to gather around a single table, and chopstick rests became commonplace.
Today, there are a variety of chopstick rests, from those that can hold cutlery other than chopsticks together to unique ones with elaborate designs. It is fun to use different types of chopstick rests according to the season and cuisine, as a way to entertain guests or to add a touch of flair to the dining table.
Benefits of Using Chopstick Rests
1. Eating Beautifully
2. Slow Down the Pace of Eating
3. Create a Sense of the Season
Choose by Materials
Glass
Boasting a unique transparency and shimmer, glass chopstick rests have a refreshing elegance, perfect for summer. Their versatile design gracefully complements any table setting throughout the seasons. More than just their beauty, they stand resilient against stains and wear. As long as they aren't dropped and shattered, they can be used almost indefinitely.
Wood
Wooden chopstick rests bring warmth to the dining table while creating a sense of calm and luxury. The more you use it, the more it will become familiar in your hand and tasteful. They will not break even if dropped, so you can use them for a long time.
Ceramics
Chopstick rests made of porcelain and stoneware, which are ceramics, come in a wide variety of colors and are resistant to stains. The smooth, shiny material is cool and recommended for spring and summer settings. Like glass, it can be washed with detergent, making it easy to care for.
Metal
Stainless steel chopstick rests bring a simple, stylish and modern look. Many are lightly shaped and bring a sense of rhythm to the table. Larger ones can also be used as cutlery rests.LacquerwareThis material is typical of traditional Japanese crafts and is characterized by its unique sense of luxury. Recommended for special occasions such as celebrations. It also makes an ideal gift.
Paper
Many paper chopstick rests can be freely shaped, and the fact that you can make them yourself is very attractive. For celebrations such as New Year's, chopstick rests made of mizuhiki (decorative Japanese cord made from twisted paper) will make your dining table even more festive.
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