* Beautiful porcelain chopstick rests

* Hand printed Inban prints

* Collaboration between modern design and craftsmen

Glazed porcelain chopstick rests made using the Inban traditional technique and is handprinted by craftsmen. Inban is one of the printing techniques used in Japan where a pattern is transferred from paper to porcelain.The craftsman wets the patterned “tensha-gami” (printing paper) then places it on unglazed pottery. Since they are handmade, each item is unique. After they are dried, the porcelain is glazed and baked to create a perfect little chopstick rest.

Inban Patterns:

Arigatou (Thank you) 5 Dots pattern

Asahi (Sunrise) pattern

Enmusubi (Knot) pattern

Karashi (Japanese mustard) pattern

Mugi (Wheat) pattern

Yukimichi (Snow covered road) pattern

Size: W4.5 x D.8 x H7.5 cm

Material: Amakusa Pottery Stone Porcelain, Zaffer, Lime Glaze

Place of Origin: Nagasaki, Japan

Care Instructions:

Safe for Dishwasher and Microwave. Not safe for Oven and Freezer

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