Japanese Pebble Chopstick Rest – Black or Brown and Green

A small chopstick rest with the soft shape of a polished pebble, to keep chopsticks clean between bites.

In Japan, the hashioki is as much a part of the table as the bowl or the plate. Placed next to the place setting, it holds the chopsticks during the meal so they do not touch the table. It also adds elegance to a set table.

Two models are available, sold separately. The black one, with its deep, glossy glaze, is understated and goes with any tableware. The brown and green one combines a rust brown glaze with a green drip, in natural tones of earth and moss; the shades vary slightly from piece to piece.

At 4.2 cm long, it stays discreet and finds its place beside every plate, for a Japanese meal as well as an everyday table.

Highlights

• Pebble shape: soft and rounded.
• Two models: glossy black or brown and green.
• Small size: 4.2 cm long.
• Hashioki: a classic accessory of the Japanese table.
• Porcelain: made in Japan, sold individually.

Product information

• Type: chopstick rest (hashioki)
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: length 4.2 cm
• Models: black; brown and green
• Finish: glazed, glossy
• Care: dishwasher and microwave safe
• Style: minimalist Japanese

How to use

Place a chopstick rest in front of each guest, to the right of or in front of the plate, with the chopstick tips pointing left. Mix the two models for a livelier table.

Frequently asked questions

What is a hashioki for?

It is a chopstick rest: it keeps chopsticks clean between bites, without them touching the table.

Are the two models sold together?

No, the black and the brown and green models are sold separately.

Is it dishwasher safe?

Yes. Being porcelain, it can go in the dishwasher and the microwave.