The first chopstick rest I bought was this one.
I came across it at a tableware shop while picking out a black plate — and it came home with it.
Design and Details
The color is a muted black with a soft sheen. It isn’t a uniform, deep black, so it doesn’t stand out too much and blends naturally into the table setting.
The shape isn’t perfectly straight, and that slight irregularity gives it a handmade warmth.
How I Use It
It’s a little longer than most chopstick rests, which makes it easy to use with chopsticks, spoons, and forks.
It pairs naturally with both Japanese and Western tableware.
Closing
Simple, but something I find myself coming back to.
It was the first, and it’s still on the table.
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