{"title":"Chopstickware","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chopstick-rest-ketchu","title":"Chopstick rest - Ketchup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kind of thing guests spot immediately and ask about. Miniature condiment bottles in Arita porcelain — serious craft in a very unserious shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese playful hashi‑oki 箸置き (chopstick rests) are made in Arita‑yaki 有田焼, Japan’s original porcelain region in Saga Prefecture. Shaped like a bottle of ketchup ケチャップ, they bring a lighthearted touch to the table while still using fine shiroji 白地 porcelain typical of Arita. The glossy glaze and crisp detailing evoke familiar condiment bottles, making them an easy conversation starter at casual dinners. Mix with the mayonnaise and tartar‑sauce versions from the same series to create a fun, coordinated set for the family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928476774743,"sku":"CHT-CER-ARI-NNP-001-","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04859.jpg?v=1777189572"},{"product_id":"chopstick-rest-mayonnaise","title":"Chopstick rest - Mayonnaise","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kind of thing guests spot immediately and ask about. Miniature condiment bottles in Arita porcelain — serious craft in a very unserious shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Arita‑yaki 有田焼, these hashi‑oki 箸置き (chopstick rests) are shaped like a tube of mayonnaise, a much‑loved ingredient in Japanese yoshoku 洋食 (Western‑influenced dishes). The fine porcelain body and bright overglaze enamels recreate the look of a real bottle in miniature, with a smooth underside to sit neatly on the table. Hashi‑oki keep chopstick tips clean and help define each place setting, adding a small but thoughtful point of care. This piece brings a dose of humour and it is ideal for informal dinners or gifts for food lovers, especially when paired with the ketchup and tartar‑sauce rests from the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928476905815,"sku":"CHT-CER-ARI-NNP-002-","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04866.jpg?v=1777189548"},{"product_id":"tartar-chopstick-rest","title":"Chopstick rest - Tartar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kind of thing guests spot immediately and ask about. Miniature condiment bottles in Arita porcelain — serious craft in a very unserious shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Arita‑yaki 有田焼 hashi‑oki 箸置き (chopstick rests) takes the form of a tartar sauce bottle, nodding to Japan’s love of tartar‑topped fried dishes like crispy fried shrimps. Crafted from fine porcelain with glossy overglaze, it captures the playful look of a condiments bottle in palm‑sized form. As with all hashi‑oki, it keeps chopstick tips off the table and adds a neat finishing touch to each place setting, reflecting Japanese attention to small details. Combined with the ketchup and mayonnaise designs, it creates a quirky, gift‑worthy set that still carries the quality of traditional Arita porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928477004119,"sku":"CHT-CER-ARI-NNP-003-","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04860.jpg?v=1777189509"},{"product_id":"chopstick-rest-sauce","title":"Chopstick rest - Sauce","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe kind of thing guests spot immediately and ask about. Miniature condiment bottles in Arita porcelain — serious craft in a very unserious shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by brown sauce found on a Japanese teppanyaki savory pancake dish across Japan, this hashi‑oki 箸置き (Chopstick rest) is made from Arita‑yaki 有田焼 porcelain. The glossy glaze, clean lines and miniature bottle shape offer a playful contrast to more formal tableware. As a chopstick rest it keeps tips clean and brings a small sense of set‑up and care to casual meals. Combine it with the ketchup, mayonnaise and tartar‑sauce rests from the same maker for a full “condiments bar” of porcelain on your table, blending humour with genuine craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928477135191,"sku":"CHT-CER-ARI-NNP-004-","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04865.jpg?v=1777189469"},{"product_id":"tsugaru-vidro-adelia-glass-chopsticks-rest","title":"Tsugaru Vidro glass chopsticks rest","description":"\u003cp\u003eTsugaru Vidro 津軽びいどろ is a glass craft from Aomori that captures the region’s sea, sky and seasonal colours in mouth‑blown pieces.​​ This compact hashi‑oki 箸置き is formed from layers of coloured glass, so tones and tiny bubbles shift as the light moves.​ Each rest is shaped and finished by hand, giving small variations in silhouette that signal real studio work rather than mass production. It keeps chopstick tips neatly off the table while adding a jewel‑like highlight to your setting. It pairs well with both Japanese ceramics and simple white plates, and can double as a small rest for dessert forks or teaspoons when you want a discreet hint of Japanese colour on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsugaruvidro 津軽びいどろ","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":52928477299031,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-003-PEO","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":52928477331799,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-004-GRN","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928477364567,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-005-NAY","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04854.jpg?v=1777220556"},{"product_id":"matsuri-hanabi-chopstick-rest-chopstick-set","title":"Summer fireworks chopstick set with glass rest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese sets celebrate the \"shokunin\" (artisan) spirit, pairing handcrafted glass hashi-oki (chopstick rests) with high-quality Wakasa-nuri chopsticks. Originating from Obama City in Fukui Prefecture, Wakasa-nuri chopsticks are renowned for their traditional lacquering techniques. Each pair is meticulously finished by hand using natural wood, resulting in pieces where the grain and colour tone are uniquely expressive. By bringing together these two distinct Japanese crafts, these sets add a layer of thoughtfulness and beauty to your everyday dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsugaru Vidro 津軽びいどろ glassware is mouth‑blown in Aomori 青森, inspired by local sea and seasonal landscapes. This chopstick set pairs the wooden chopsticks with a hand‑crafted glass hashi‑oki 箸置き (chopstick rest) that evokes hanabi 花火 – summer festival fireworks. Tiny air bubbles and gradations of colour inside the glass catch the light like sparks against a night sky, a hallmark of Tsugaru’s colourful vidro technique. The set turns even a quick weeknight dinner into a small celebration, and the weight of the glass rest keeps chopsticks in place neatly. It makes a lovely first “proper chopsticks” set or a seasonal gift, bringing a sense of natsu‑matsuri 夏祭り Japanese Summer festival to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsugaruvidro 津軽びいどろ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928665026903,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-001-","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04817-2.jpg?v=1777219468"},{"product_id":"sakura-hanabira-chopstick-rest-chopstick","title":"Sakura fireworks chopstick set with glass rest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese sets celebrate the \"shokunin\" (artisan) spirit, pairing handcrafted glass \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ehashi-oki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (chopstick rests) with high-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWakasa-nuri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e chopsticks. 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It works beautifully for any meals or as a thoughtful gift for someone who loves cherry blossom viewing. The set quietly brings hanami 花見 (flower-viewing) mood into the home, all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsugaruvidro 津軽びいどろ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928665452887,"sku":"CHT-GLS-TGR-002-","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04813.jpg?v=1777220148"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/collections\/DSC04817-2.jpg?v=1777481521","url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/collections\/chopstickware.oembed","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}