wakasama : ceramic chopstick rest
Handmade in Japan, one ceramic at a time.
Give your chopsticks a rest with these matte finished Mashiko-ware ceramic chopstick rests from Wakasama. These hashioki (chopstick rests) bring a quiet note of understated decoration to any table setting.
Sold individually
material : mashiko-ware ceramic
care : please find a home for your piece away from strong sunlight and humidity, and wipe with a clean dry cloth.
diameter : 4.5cm
Made in Japan
Wakasama Pottery, located in the serene Osawa district of Mashiko, Tochigi prefecture, traces its roots back to the Edo period (1603-1868) when Mashiko-ware first took form. Founded by the esteemed potter Kengo Wakabayashi, Wakasama Pottery has become a living testament to the enduring spirit of Mashiko ware, blending centuries-old techniques with modern innovation to create timeless pieces that resonate with the essence of Japanese pottery.