Chopstick rests are small tools used in Japan
to keep chopsticks clean and off the table.
This polar bear-shaped rest is made of Arita ware from Saga Prefecture.
It looks as if it is sliding across ice —
or perhaps swimming.
From behind,
you can see small paw prints
quietly added as a detail.
The surface has an even tone with a soft, subtle sheen,
so it blends naturally with a variety of tableware.
When paired with a skateboard-shaped chopstick rest,
it brings a slightly different kind of playfulness to the table.
If you’re interested in chopstick rests in general,
you can read more here.
→ A Guide to Japanese Chopstick Rests
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