Toothpicks are a common item in our daily lives. This toothpick holder is made by Touzan Kiln from Arita Ware. It has a Banreki design that is a red-painted pattern found during the Banreki period of the Ming Dynasty in China. 

The size of this product is not too large to get in the way on the tabletop. It is to be placed on the dining table or in the kitchen. 

Arita Ware, made in the town of Arita in Saga Prefecture, is the oldest porcelain production area in Japanese history. The style of the translucent white porcelain with colorful paintings has influenced the porcelain industry in Europe. In Japan, Arita Ware is also a prestigious brand that is admired by ceramicists from other regions as a representative porcelain production area.

Touzan Kiln expresses the changes in light and color of iron glaze by using iron-containing raw materials produced in Fukui Prefecture and creating their own unique glazes. By using this original glaze and the rich soil nurtured by the Echizen climate, they create pieces that are soft and warm.

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Dimension: 4.2cm(1.6in) × 4.2cm(1.6in) × H4.8cm(1.9in)
• Material: Porcelain 
• Origin: Made in Japan - Arita Ware
• Brand: Touzan Kiln