Tin Chopstick Rests

Tin Chopstick RestsChopstick rests are the easiest way to perk up an ordinary meal. These tin chopstick rests come in shapes of tsukushi, lotus roots, knots and chili peppers. Tsukushi, or young field horsetail, is considered an early spring delicacy in Japan. Tin gives off a beautiful silver color and subdued shine, making the chopstick rests look precious. They come in simple square packages that bear the maker's stamp. Specifications Cast tin Tsukushi: 2 x ; lotus

It depicts Asahina

Corazon creates lifestyle goods inspired by traditional and modern Japanese sensibilities

where copper casting has been a major industry over 400 years

Small: 5½” x 13/16”

never use washer or dryer

Yamagara birds were once trained to draw fortune telling slips at Japanese shrines

1⅛” x ⅞” x 1½”

Each piece is hand made and size and color vary slightly

Corazon creates lifestyle goods inspired by traditional and modern Japanese sensibilities

When the flame becomes very tall and the burning wick grows over 1 inch

the cut sides are left unhemmed

Watch the warōsoku-making process in the video below