Plum Kaga Mizuhiki Chopstick Rest

These chopstick rests with a shape of plum-knot are made by "knot", a brand of Tsuda Mizuhiki. The golden knot, typical of Kanazawa, is gorgeous, and together with the red and white, it creates an elegant and festive atmosphere.

The ume (plum) knot is the basic knot and is considered auspicious in Japan, along with "Sho-chiku-bai" (pine, bamboo, and plum). The plum flower is tied tightly and is difficult to untie, which means "strong bond and longevity".

As chopstick rests, they can add a touch of Japanese flair to festive occasions. It can be lightly washed and used repeatedly. They can also be used not only as chopstick rests but also as a variety of decorations. Attach a string or pin and enjoy using them in various ways as gift ornaments or hair ornaments, depending on your ideas.

Tsuda Mizuhiki "knot"

"knot" is the brand of Tsuda Mizuhiki, a long-established company that originated Kaga Mizuhiki. Because the spelling and pronunciation of knot and not are similar, the name was given with the meaning of being different from traditional mizuhiki and "not" the same as before. At the root of this naming is their confidence that the essence of mizuhiki will never change.

It expresses their strong desire to pass on the tradition and culture of mizuhiki while designing items that can be accepted by a wider generation, such as modern colors and small items that can be easily incorporated into daily life. 

Kaga Mizuhiki

The techniques of Kaga mizuhiki, based in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, have a storied history. Around 1915, the first generation, Tsuda Sokichi, innovated off of the typical two-dimensional string folds of mizuhiki knots to create new three-dimensional forms. Ume Tsuda, the second generation, inherited the technique and established Kaga mizuhiki craftsmanship as a definitive art form. The company has now been passed down to the fifth generation, and continues to evolve while preserving and passing on the true essence of mizuhiki.