Gion Weeping Sakura-Designed Chopstick Rest Set Pasta Bowl creates a tranquil atmosphere emanating

creates a tranquil atmosphere emanating from the plate's glossy surface

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

and the rim around it looks like a picture frame

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

expresses the wish for the health and growth of babies

Gion Weeping Sakura-Designed Chopstick Rest Set Pasta Bowl creates a tranquil atmosphere emanatingThe 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