Polar Bear Chopstick Rest from Japan — Kitagawa Misen Kiln, Arita Ware

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polar bear chopstick rest on skateboard ceramic

This polar bear-shaped chopstick rest is made by Kitagawa Misen Kiln, a workshop producing Arita ware in Saga Prefecture.


Design and Details

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.


A Small Moment of Playfulness

When paired with a skateboard-shaped chopstick rest from the same kiln, it brings a slightly different kind of playfulness to the table — one a little quieter, one a little more unexpected.


Who These Are For

A good fit for anyone who enjoys small, considered details on the table, anyone looking for a unique Japanese ceramic gift, or anyone who already owns the skateboard rest and wants to add to it.


Where to Buy

Amazon Japan
Rakuten


Key Details

  • Made by Kitagawa Misen Kiln, Saga Prefecture
  • Arita ware
  • Paw print detail on the reverse side
  • Dishwasher safe

Closing

Light, free, and full of quiet charm — a chopstick rest that makes you smile.

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