This cutlery rest features a sleek, rectangular base with a striking striped relief pattern. Its irregular surface offers enhanced resistance to rolling, even when round chopsticks are on it.
Size: 10cm x 2cm x 1cm
Weight: ~45g
Material: Porcelain
Colours: Pale Blue, Pale Green, Navy, Yellow, White, Pink, Red, Green
Producer: Hakusan Porcelain
Made in Hasami City, Nagasaki, Japan
Hakusan Porcelain
Hakusan Porcelain Co, Ltd. was founded in 1779 in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, and has existed in its current form since 1958.
The city of Hasami has a 400-year tradition of ceramic production and many companies are still active there, mainly producing teacups and teapots. The local porcelain is renowned for its translucence and whiteness. Led by designer Masahiro Mori, Hakusan has been the leading porcelain producer in post-war Japan. The company has a long history of producing high-quality porcelain products and has been awarded such honours as the “Good Design” and “Long Life Design” prizes. Hakusan porcelain exemplifies the simple elegance of Japanese design.