Goldfish Paper Fan Chopstick Rest Set Kimono Plate combining beauty with practicality

combining beauty with practicality

its elegant design makes it a beautiful decorative piece on its own

symbols of luck and prosperity

which are known as a symbol of autumn in Japan

This Japanese bowl with a spout from the Une series is made by Taniguchi Seidojo

Goldfish Paper Fan Chopstick Rest Set Kimono Plate combining beauty with practicalityThese five paper fan shaped chopstick rests all feature different designs of goldfish in the water. One of the designs is of an inky black goldfish and the other four are brilliant red fish. According to Feng Shui beliefs, the red goldfish bestows good luck while the black goldfish absorbs negative energy. Furthermore, the water plants and bubbles are also included in the piece for added realism, creating an almost lifelike presence of swimming