Sound of the Sea Shell Inlay Half-Coated Chopsticks Pair Set with Chopstick Rests MAKER_Musashi Kiln This technique involves applying gold

This technique involves applying gold leaf or paste to porcelain

The artful use of negative space adds depth and invites the viewer’s imagination to explore beyond the visible

reflecting the beauty of nature throughout the year

or classic Japanese dishes such as sunomono (vinegared vegetables)

the petals shimmer with a subtle luminance against the white porcelain

Sound of the Sea Shell Inlay Half-Coated Chopsticks Pair Set with Chopstick Rests MAKER_Musashi Kiln This technique involves applying goldThese wooden chopsticks from Matsukan's Sound of the Sea series are half coated in lacquer, allowing the natural wood grain and color to be visible. Lightweight and easy to use, they crafted using a technique called raden, where shimmering pieces of mother of pearl are embedded into the coating. The Hasami porcelain chopstick rests are made with a seashell shaped mold originally used to make rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. After an