Hashioki (chopstick rests) can complete a Japanese table setting. Mino-yaki Bean Hashioki remind us of plump broad beans, delightfully known as soramame or "sky beans" because, unlike many bean varieties, they grow upright and upwards. Each one is made of Japanese porcelain, glazed in a verdant green, and features a thumb-sized indent on which to rest the tips of chopsticks.
For other cutlery rests and hashioki, take a look at our Hashioki collection, or visit our Mino-Yaki collection to see other stunning Japanese ceramic ware.
Mino-yaki, believed to be the oldest form of artistic pottery produced in Japan, dates back to the Nara Period 710-794. Produced in the old Mino Province, in present-day Gifu Prefecture, it became popular for traditional tea ceremony vessels. Today, the styles of Mino-yaki are as varied as they are beautiful — from the warm rustic glazes of hand-thrown traditional Kiso Seto, Black Seto, Shino and Oribe ware to the soft pastels of modern tableware.
Porcelain
Please note, these are hand-glazed, so items may differ slightly from the image.
Length 4.5cm x Height 1cm
Microwave and dishwasher safe
Made in Japan
NB. Chopsticks not included
