Porcelain Bird Chopstick Rest

This porcelain chopstick rest is made in Nagasaki Prefecture in the small town of Hasami, known for its tradition, over 400 years in age, of producing high-quality porcelain. Designed in 1973, it’s shape which resembles a bird with outstretched wings is intended to hold not only cutlery but greeting cards as well, making it a practical item for the home.

Handwashing recommended.

Size: L5.5 cm x W2.5 cm x H3 cm

Kyūshū and Okinawa

This is Japan’s south-west region including the island of Kyūshū and the sub-tropical island chain of Okinawa. Kyūshū was an early centre of Japanese civilization, and offers many historic treasures, modern cities and volcanic natural beauty. It is home to the ports of Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the porcelain manufacturing centre in Arita and the Tanegashima Space Center launch site.