Sakura Bloom and Leaves Chopsticks Rest MAKER_Toshito Nakamura This blue and white dinner

This blue and white dinner plate features a hand-painted arabesque pattern

but it can be used as a soba dipping sauce cup

the glaze is again applied as if it were sprinkled with flakes of snow

but also for those with a less firm grip

Sakura Bloom and Leaves Chopsticks Rest MAKER_Toshito Nakamura This blue and white dinnerDecorated with a graceful sakura, the iconic Japanese cherry blossom symbolizing renewal and fleeting beauty, and its flowing leaves, this chopstick rest exudes refined elegance. Crafted from Amakusa ceramic stone from Kumamoto Prefecture, this piece is celebrated for its translucent whiteness and soft, pearly texture, capturing the beauty and purity of Japanese ceramics. The cherry blossom motif is brought to life through the Hirado flower making