Gion Weeping Sakura-Designed Chopstick Rest Set Sushi making them easy to hold

making them easy to hold

they are also great little decorations all around the home

embellished with maki-e

dark blue and pink

Its footed design adds height to Mt

Gion Weeping Sakura-Designed Chopstick Rest Set Sushi making them easy to holdThe 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