Small bird-shaped chopstick rests made in Hasami, Nagasaki.
They are simple, but add a gentle warmth to the table.
Made by a workshop called Kyosen,
they are part of Hasami ware — Japanese porcelain known for everyday use.
Each piece is handmade,
so the colors, expressions, and shapes vary slightly.
The softly rounded form
and the slightly lifted tail
give each bird a light, cheerful feeling.
They come in light blue, white, pink, and brown.
I currently have four,
but there also seems to be a yellow one.
They are lovely on their own,
but placing a few together
creates a small, quiet scene on the table.
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