Sound of the Sea Shell Inlay Half-Coated Chopsticks Pair Set with Chopstick Rests MAKER_Shin Kiln Each brushstroke is carefully applied

Each brushstroke is carefully applied to accentuate the cup’s classic Kutani contours

The base of this placemat is made of a combination of aluminum and resin materials

*A "gou" is a traditional rice measuring cup used in rice cookers

Immaculately polished

Along with its striking design

Sound of the Sea Shell Inlay Half-Coated Chopsticks Pair Set with Chopstick Rests MAKER_Shin Kiln Each brushstroke is carefully appliedThese wooden chopsticks from Matsukan's Sound of the Sea series are half coated in lacquer, allowing the natural wood grain and color to be visible. Lightweight and easy to use, they crafted using a technique called raden, where shimmering pieces of mother of pearl are embedded into the coating. The Hasami porcelain chopstick rests are made with a seashell shaped mold originally used to make rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. After an