Chopstick Rest - Sakura Pattern in Celadon Green

A chopstick rest, known as "hashioki" in Japanese, is used to keep chopsticks off the table, maintaining hygiene and preventing them from rolling away.

This beautiful chopstick rest in Celadon green, a soft, pale green glaze that is traditionally used in Japanese pottery. The colour comes from the iron content in the glaze, the colour is highly prized in Japan for its beauty and association with nature.

The rest features a Sakura, or cherry blossom design, this is deeply significant in Japanese culture, symbolizing the transient nature of life due to their short blooming period. They are also associated with renewal and the beauty of fleeting moments.