Sakura Bloom and Leaves Chopsticks Rest

Decorated with a graceful sakura, the iconic Japanese cherry blossom symbolizing renewal and fleeting beauty, and its flowing leaves, this chopstick rest exudes refined elegance.

Crafted from Amakusa ceramic stone from Kumamoto Prefecture, this piece is celebrated for its translucent whiteness and soft, pearly texture, capturing the beauty and purity of Japanese ceramics.

The cherry blossom motif is brought to life through the Hirado flower-making technique. Using a pointed bamboo tool, artisans shape each petal by hand, cutting them meticulously from porcelain clay. This detailed process creates a piece that celebrates the timeless artistry and delicate beauty of sakura blossoms. 

Hirado Kohsyo Danemon Kiln

As the direct descendant of Goryeo-on, one of the founders of the Mikawachi ware in Nagasaki Prefecture, Hirado Kohsyo Danemon Kiln has been carrying on the technique for 400 years and is highly regarded both in Japan and abroad for its outstanding technique and artistic sensibility in design.

Mikawachi ware, also known as Hirado ware, is a pottery made in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Known for its translucent white porcelain, it was highly popular in Europe during the trend toward Japanese crafts in the West in the 20th century. Mikawachi ware is remarkable for its delicate modeling techniques that push the limits of porcelain, such as openwork and relief carving, and for its beautiful painting that looks like a single piece of art.