Hasami Ware Table Accent

Product Description

The Hasami Bird Chopstick Rest is a pair of porcelain rests made in Hasami Town, Japan. Shaped like small birds, they keep chopsticks neatly lifted from the table while adding a quiet decorative accent to your setting.

Each rest measures 5.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 3 cm (2.2 in x 1 in x 1.2 in) and weighs about 30 g (1.1 oz). The porcelain body has a soft bluish glaze, and the rests are safe for dishwasher, microwave, and oven use.

Use them for everyday meals or as a simple gift for someone who enjoys Japanese tableware. Clean with a soft cloth after use, and avoid rapid temperature changes to help protect the porcelain.

Product Information
  • Dimensions: Approx. 2.2 in x 1 in x 1.2 in / 5.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 3 cm
  • Weight: Approx. 1.1 oz / 30 g
  • Material: Porcelain
  • Craft: Hasami Ware
  • Made in Hasami Town, Japan
Care instructions

- Clean with a soft cloth after each use to maintain its elegance.

- Safe for dishwasher, microwave, and oven; however, avoid rapid temperature changes to prevent damage.

- Store in a dry place, away from extreme temperatures or moisture.

- Handle with care to preserve the delicate porcelain and intricate glaze.

Artisan & Craft
Artisan & Craft

Made in Hasami Town, Japan, this pair is crafted as Hasami Ware in porcelain.

Note

Avoid rapid temperature changes, which may damage the porcelain.

Questions About This Piece

What comes in the set?
You receive a pair of bird-shaped chopstick rests, made of porcelain and crafted in Hasami Town, Japan.
How can I use them at the table?
Place one rest at each setting to keep chopsticks neatly lifted off the table between bites.
Are they easy to care for?
Yes. They are safe for dishwasher, microwave, and oven use, and should be kept away from rapid temperature changes.
What makes the finish distinctive?
The porcelain body has a soft bluish glaze that gives the rests a calm, subtle look against the white surface.
Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, home of Hasami ware

Hasami ware · Nagasaki, Japan

Hasami: four centuries of everyday Japanese porcelain

Hasami has been producing ceramics for more than 400 years. Known for practical forms, clean design and reliable everyday use, Hasami ware grew from a pottery town into one of Japan’s most recognizable tableware traditions.

400+ years of ceramic tradition
Made in Nagasaki Hasami, Japan
Everyday design practical, clean, enduring
Hasami · Nagasaki Prefecture · Japan

Discover Hasami

Learn more about Hasami ware

What is Hasami ware?

Hasami ware is Japanese ceramic tableware made in and around the town of Hasami in Nagasaki Prefecture. The area has been producing ceramics for more than four centuries and is particularly known for functional tableware designed for regular everyday use.

What makes Hasami ware different?

Hasami ware is often defined by simplicity, practicality and clean proportions. Rather than focusing only on decorative display, many Hasami pieces are designed to be comfortable to handle, easy to combine and useful at the table every day.

Where is Hasami ware made?

Hasami ware is made in Hasami, a pottery town in Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. The area has long supported a network of specialist ceramic workshops involved in shaping, glazing, decorating and firing tableware.

Why is Hasami ware well suited to everyday use?

Hasami ware developed around the idea of making well-designed ceramics accessible for daily life. Its straightforward forms, comfortable proportions and versatile designs make it easy to use across different meals and mix with other Japanese tableware.