Turquoise Petal Chopstick Rest
Turquoise Petal Chopstick Rest
Turquoise Petal Chopstick Rest
Turquoise Petal Chopstick Rest
Turquoise Petal Chopstick Rest

Turquoise Petal Chopstick Rest

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Elevate Your Table with Delicate Charm

Discover the serene beauty of our Turquoise Petal Chopstick Rest, an exquisite piece of authentic historic Tajimi ceramic designed to bring a touch of Japanese elegance to your dining experience. This charming chopstick rest, shaped like a graceful tulip, features a captivating soft turquoise hue and a delicate embossed design that unfurls like a blooming flower. Perfect for everyday meals, it also serves as a delightful accent, especially for spring table settings, infusing your home with gentle charm and sophisticated style.

The Enduring Legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic

Crafted from renowned historic Tajimi ceramic, this chopstick rest carries centuries of Japanese ceramic heritage. Originating during Japan's illustrious Momoyama period, historic Tajimi ceramic flourished alongside the rise of the revered tea ceremony, becoming a favorite among tea masters who shaped Japan's iconic wabi-sabi culture. Primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, this distinguished pottery tradition boasts a rich diversity of styles. Notable types of historic Tajimi ceramic include:

  • Kizeto: Known for its refined pale yellow glaze.
  • Setoguro: Characterized by its glossy, deep jet-black finish.
  • Shino Ware: Celebrated for its soft, milky-white appearance.
  • Oribe Ware: Distinguished by its unique green patterns and bold forms.

Today, historic Tajimi ceramic continues its legacy, accounting for an impressive more than half of all porcelain tableware produced in Japan, a testament to its enduring quality and artistry.

A Note on Handcrafted Beauty

As with all handcrafted artisanal pieces, each Turquoise Petal Chopstick Rest possesses its own unique character. Please understand that slight variations in appearance and texture may occur from piece to piece, adding to the individual charm and authenticity of your historic Tajimi ceramic.

The Legacy of Tajimi: A Golden Age of Ceramics

This piece originates from the historic kilns of the Tajimi region, an area whose very foundations are built on millennia of pottery making. During the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), master potters fleeing war found sanctuary here. Supported by powerful warlords like Oda Nobunaga and visionary tea masters, they abandoned perfect symmetry to embrace the dramatic, irregular beauty of nature. To hold this vessel is to touch a 400-year-old story of political intrigue, artistic rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect tea ceremony.

Quantity 1
Size W 3 cm (1.2 in) x L 5 cm (2 in) x H 1 cm (0.4 in)
Weight 18 g (0 lbs)