Gold-lined Origami Crane Chopstick Rest

Elegantly shaped like a paper crane, this porcelain chopstick rest is embellished with precise lines of gold and traditional Japanese motifs, each one carefully hand-painted by skilled artisans. Based in Kyoto, KIZAWA is a small studio known for creating ceramics that combine subtle beauty with thoughtful functionality. KIZAWA creates each porcelain rest not just as art, but as something to bring joy to everyday life.

In Japan, the crane has long been honored as a symbol of good fortune and longevity. Its form, brought to life through the refined tradition of origami, carries with it generations of meaning and quiet wishes. In this piece, that spirit is captured in finely painted porcelain—imbued with significance and brought to life through meticulous craftsmanship that reflects the enduring beauty of Japanese culture.

KIZAWA

KIZAWA is a Kyoto-based studio specializing in hand-painted ceramics, led by female artist Kinosawa. Known for their delicate and vibrant designs, the studio is guided by the idea of artwork made for everyday life. Each work is exquisite yet practical, painted with care to bring joy to daily life. They use a different combination of minutely detailed, hand-drawn patterns for every item, creating pieces that are truly one of a kind. 

La cerámica Kyo y la cerámica Kiyomizu, conocidas colectivamente como Kyo-yaki o Kiyomizu-yaki, son artesanías apreciadas de Kioto. A diferencia de otros estilos de cerámica, integran diversas técnicas de todo Japón, dando como resultado piezas únicas hechas a mano. Cada pieza se elabora meticulosamente, desde el moldeado en el torno hasta la intrincada pintura, mostrando una excepcional destreza en el modelado y delicados diseños.

Con una rica historia entrelazada con la cultura tradicional japonesa, la cerámica Kyo y la cerámica Kiyomizu son reconocidas por su refinamiento artístico y elegancia. Conocidas por sus vibrantes y detalladas pinturas, fueron reconocidas oficialmente como artesanía tradicional por el gobierno japonés en 1977. Hoy en día, estas cerámicas son apreciadas por su alta calidad artística, que representa tanto la artesanía histórica como la sofisticación estética.