Carefully selected from Japan - Chopstick rests are perfect for using at home or giving as a special gift for a friend. 

These metal pieces are from a company called Hakuhodo. They are from the city of Takaoka in the Toyama Prefecture. Toyama and Oregon are sister states. 

Shippou refers to the seven treasures of Buddhism: gold, silver, lapis lazuli, agate, seashell, amber, and coral. All of these are found on the Asian continent and were precious and rare products. Shippo also means "cloisonné," which refers to a decorating technique using metal strips and gems. The pattern represents these beautiful seven treasures inlaid in metal, in an infinitely repeating pattern.

• Material: Metal Alloy
• Rest Size Aprox: 1.25" x 1.25
• Product #: RS08
• Code: WP35

Hakuhodo is based in Takaoka, Japan which is known for its copperware and lacquerware. This skilled craft and manufacturing technique has been passed down from generation to generation for over 400 years. Hakuhodo has kept this traditional manufacturing technique by using original casts and modernized it with new metal processing technologies.