Ihoshiro Kiln Gourd Mino Ware Chopstick Rest
Discover the charm of this gourd-shaped chopstick rest, adorned with classic Japanese motifs. The intricate flower and arabesque patterns bring a touch of traditional elegance to your table setting.
It is easy to place the tips of chopsticks on this carefully designed rest. And these rests can be used for a wide range of occasions from daily use to special gatherings.
The chopstick rest is made at Ihoshiro Kiln in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture. Their craftspeople make chopstick rests one by one, not using mass production or machining methods.
In Japan, chopstick rests are an indispensable element for an authentic table setting. Although small in size, a chopstick rest can add a personal touch by choosing a motif that suits the season or a festive event you are celebrating.
Also, see our collection of chopstick rests and matching chopsticks for a more unified and traditional Japanese table setting.
NOTE: Each chopstick rest showcases a unique design chosen from an expansive floral pattern. We hope you enjoy the distinctive impression of your selected piece.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Dimension: 【Long Side】4.4 cm (1.7 in)
- Material: Stoneware
- Origin: Made in Japan - Mino Ware
- Brand: Ihoshiro Kiln
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ABOUT IHOSHIRO KILN
Ihoshiro Kiln was established in 2007 in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture, a city rich in nature. It is a ceramic studio that produces original chopstick rests with "feelings and hands" in mind.
At present, more than 20 artisans are making cute chopstick rests every day.
They design chopstick rests, which are small pieces of ceramic, as items that make people's hearts flutter.
Their chopstick rests convey the season feel and the spirit of hospitality and have the power to change the dining table.
The wishes they put into these small chopstick rests are sure to enrich your dining experience.
About mino ware
Mino ware is a type of pottery in which many colors and designs have been created to suit the times and people's tastes. Therefore, Mino ware has a variety of techniques and diverse looks and textures.
Mino ware is made using the soil of Gifu Prefecture, known as Japan's largest producer of pottery, and is easily blended into our daily life. The diverse designs and styles of Mino ware, which have changed their shapes to suit the trends of the times and people's lifestyles, are the most attractive and unique of all pottery.
