A chopstick rest occupies the smallest space on a table and is noticed more than its size would suggest. This one is made from Japanese pottery — shaped by hand, glazed, and fired individually, carrying the slight variation that only hand-making leaves behind. Taku Kiyama works in Fukuoka, Japan, making each piece by hand at a pace that allows every object to receive full attention. The craft tradition behind this work is regional and long-established — a way of making that the area has sustained for generations. Japanese craft has shaped the way the world thinks about handmade objects, and a piece like this brings that tradition to your own table. Formed and finished by hand. The glaze settles differently on every piece, so no two are alike. Yours will differ a little from the one photographed — that is the hand of the maker. Material: Pottery (ceramic) Made in Fukuoka, Japan Artisan: Taku Kiyama Size: 4.5 × 1.2 cm (1.8 × 0.5 in) Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and finish are the mark of a true handmade object.
