Kadomatsu and Kagami Mochi Chopstick Rest Set SEASON Summer Each brushstroke is carefully rendered

Each brushstroke is carefully rendered to accentuate the mug’s sophisticated silhouette

is made of cherry bark work from Akita Prefecture and decorated with a cherry blossom motif made of shell-inlay and wood bark

This sakazuki sake cup is relatively large and has a shallow shape

And the three subdued colors in a rhythmic pattern bestow an authentic warmth to the bowl

This blue and white sauce plate features a red geometric motif accented with a dash of indigo brushwork adding the warmth and charm of hand-painting

Kadomatsu and Kagami Mochi Chopstick Rest Set SEASON Summer Each brushstroke is carefully renderedThis set of chopstick rests is designed in the shape of shells, featuring a kadomatsu and kagami mochi motif. Kadomatsu, the decorative pine trees for New Year, and kagami mochi are traditional Japanese symbols used to welcome the New Year and to honor the gods. It is believed that Toshigami, a Japanese deity representing vitality, dwells in the kagami mochi. The deity locates your home marked by the kadomatsu placed beside the entranceway. These