Meizan Kiln Shigaraki Chopstick Rest Set - 5 Pieces
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- 175,00 kr
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- 175,00 kr
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Shigaraki yaki in Miniature: Charming Rustic Chopstick Rest Set.
These unique chopstick rests are created by Meizan Kiln, a pottery house with 400 years of history in Shigaraki, under the concept of "bringing Shigaraki home with you."
Each piece is individually handcrafted, featuring small yet warm, gentle forms that radiate character.
Perfect for brightening family meals or as a playful gift that brings joy to any table.
Tableware: Approximately 2.6×3.6cm
Climbing kiln: Approximately 3.1×3.2cm
Brick: Approximately 4.5×2.4cm
Chimney: Approximately 2.9×3.6cm
Brazier: cm
Box: 19.0×7.0×2.0cm
- To allow you to enjoy the pure expression of clay, the finish is deliberately not over-refined. Black spots and brown scorch marks may appear on the surface, and subtle color differences may occur in the same product depending on firing conditions. Please understand this as characteristics of pottery and enjoy the different expressions of each piece.
- The color, pattern, and dimensions of each product are handmade. Therefore, there may be slight differences from the photos. Also, the appearance may vary slightly depending on computer environment (monitor).
- The bottom has been polished, but dragging may scratch furniture, so please handle with care.
- Do not leave with dirt on it as this may cause mold and stains.
- Ceramic products are delicate and easily damaged. Please handle with care.
A cute and simple chopstick rest set of Shigaraki ware in miniature
Meizangama, a pottery manufacturer with 400 years of history in Shigaraki, has created these unique chopstick rests with the concept of "bringing Shigaraki home." Each one is handmade and is small but has a warm, soft shape. They are recommended as playful gifts and can be used by the whole family to brighten up the dinner table.
Five motifs related to Shigaraki
The motifs are five items that are essential to the history and craftsmanship of Shigaraki ware. (From the left in the first photo) 繝ｻShigaraki jar: Shigaraki jars were made in the Middle Ages and supported the lives of ordinary people. Shigaraki clay is firm and suitable for making large pottery. It is also characterized by its warm scarlet color, which is created by the ingredients in the clay. 繝ｻTableware: There is a record that Meizangama produced tableware to entertain Korean envoys at the behest of the shogunate during the Edo period. It is one of the most familiar pottery that continues to be made today. 繝ｻClimbing kiln: There used to be dozens of climbing kilns in Shigaraki. They were built on the slopes of mountains, and when the surrounding clay and wood for fuel became scarce, they were moved to another location. A large climbing kiln that was previously used remains in the Meizangama facility. 繝ｻChimney: The brick chimney was used when the kilns changed from climbing kilns to heavy oil kilns as industrialization progressed. It remains today as an icon of the town of Shigaraki.繝ｻBrazilian pottery: From the Meiji to Showa periods, Shigaraki held an 80% share of the national market for braziers. Among these, the beautiful deep blue sea cucumber glaze was the most representative.
The taste of handicrafts made by Shigaraki potters, a tradition that has continued since the Edo period
The pottery is made by Meizangama in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture. Founded around 1600, the makers continue to challenge themselves with new techniques and expressions while inheriting the history and techniques of Shigaraki ware. Shigaraki is home to the Ko-Lake Biwa Formation, which is a deposit of animal and plant remains and granite soil at the bottom of the lake from about 3 million years ago. The soil, which contains a lot of feldspar and silica grains, produced the unique kiln changes (color changes) of Shigaraki ware, known as fire color, ash cover, and stone bombing. In modern times, materials from other places are sometimes used, but the finished product that makes use of the texture of the soil is still one of the charms of Shigaraki ware. This chopstick rest is also made by hand, making use of the texture of Shigaraki ware. *There may be subtle differences in color even in the same product depending on the ingredients contained in the soil and the firing condition, but this does not affect the quality. Please understand that this is a characteristic of pottery and enjoy the different expressions of each piece.
Meizan kiln
This pottery manufacturer has been making pottery for over 400 years in the birthplace of Shigaraki ware, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan. They treasure the unique "scenery" of Shigaraki ware that has been passed down since ancient times, and their pottery is characterized by its scarlet color, Bidoro glaze, and burnt texture. They deliver pottery with a soft and warm "scenery" in a form that fits the modern dining table.
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Japanese craft history
This pottery manufacturer has been making pottery for over 400 years in the birthplace of Shigaraki ware, one of the six ancient kilns in Japan. They treasure the unique "scenery" of Shigaraki ware that has been passed down since ancient times, and their pottery is characterized by its scarlet color, Bidoro glaze, and burnt texture. They deliver pottery with a soft and warm "scenery" in a form that fits the modern dining table.
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