Small cats resting quietly on the table.
These cat-shaped chopstick rests are made by Kyocen Kiln, a pottery workshop in Nagasaki.
They are part of the sen product line, which focuses on everyday objects designed to spark imagination and quiet delight.
Design and Details
The series includes two colors — white and a bicolor pattern — each available in five poses.
The names come from Japanese onomatopoeic words that describe small, cat-like movements.
The two I have are Mukuri, a cat gently lifting its head, and Poteri, a cat lying on its back with its belly exposed.
Other poses include Kururi (curled up), Jirori (quietly staring), and Gorori (rolling over).
Each piece is handmade, so the color and expression vary slightly — especially the bicolor version, where the glaze tends to bleed softly, giving each cat its own face.
Poteri,” a small cat-shaped chopstick rest with a softly rounded form.
On the Table
Slightly larger and heavier than most chopstick rests, which gives them a pleasant, settled presence. They also work nicely as small decorative objects when not in use.
Who These Are For
A good fit for anyone who loves cats, anyone looking for a handmade ceramic gift with quiet charm, or anyone who enjoys collecting pieces that bring a soft, playful presence to the table.
Where to Buy
Available at sen no STORE → kyosen-nagasaki.stores.jp
Key Details
- Made by Kyocen Kiln, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Hasami ware, handmade
- Colors: white and bicolor
- Poses: Mukuri, Kururi, Gorori, Jirori, Poteri
- Not dishwasher safe
Closing
Five poses, two colors. It’s hard to stop at one.
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