Gion Weeping Sakura-Designed Chopstick Rest Set Pasta Bowl as well as noodle dishes

as well as noodle dishes such as udon or soba

This handcrafted sakazuki sake cup set features Japanese traditional motifs and patterns

The pleasant weight and warmth make it a joy to hold in one’s hands

Suruga Bamboo Basketry is a traditional bamboo craft with a history of over 400 years

A beautiful Japanese flower vase decorated with two cranes flying in sea of clouds

Gion Weeping Sakura-Designed Chopstick Rest Set Pasta Bowl as well as noodle dishesThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto, is depicted on these chopstick rests from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto's unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. The paintwork is done by craftpersons with in depth knowledge of Japanese style