A colorful round ceramic chopstick rest with a pinwheel design.
A colorful balloon-shaped chopstick rest with wooden chopsticks placed on a bamboo surface, next to a bowl of udon noodles.
A colorful round ceramic chopstick rest with a pinwheel design.
A colorful round ceramic chopstick rest with a pinwheel design.
A colorful round ceramic chopstick rest with a pinwheel design.
A colorful round ceramic chopstick rest with a pinwheel design.
A colorful round ceramic chopstick rest with a pinwheel design.
A colorful balloon-shaped chopstick rest with wooden chopsticks placed on a bamboo surface, next to a bowl of udon noodles.
A colorful round ceramic chopstick rest with a pinwheel design.
A colorful round ceramic chopstick rest with a pinwheel design.
A colorful round ceramic chopstick rest with a pinwheel design.
A colorful round ceramic chopstick rest with a pinwheel design.

Kyoto Balloon Chopstick Rest

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The Kyoto Balloon Chopstick Rest brings a charming touch of nostalgia to the dining table. Its rounded porcelain form is decorated in bright, multicolored segments that recall the look of a traditional kamifusen, the lightweight paper balloon once beloved as a children’s toy in Japan. The design captures the joyful spirit of that simple pastime while offering a refined accent for modern dining.

As a piece of Mino ware, the rest reflects careful craftsmanship in both shape and finish. Compact and practical, it holds chopsticks neatly in place while adding personality and color to the setting. Its cheerful motif makes it especially delightful for family meals, yet its elegance ensures it blends seamlessly into more formal occasions as well.

This chopstick rest is also easy to mix and match with other designs, inviting you to create a personalized collection of tableware. At once functional and expressive, it turns an everyday utensil rest into a small object of cultural meaning and charm.

Explore our Chopstick Rests collection to discover more charming, handcrafted pieces.

Dimension

1.7" (4.5 cm）

Weight

1.3 oz (37 g)

Material

Porcelain

Craft Type

Mino Ware

Chopstick Rest

When setting the table for a Japanese meal, chopstick rests (hashioki) are a must-have item. These rests are essential for hygiene so the chopsticks don’t touch the table. They are also a wonderful way to add whimsy, charm, and a personal touch to your table setting. With so many themes and designs to choose, chopstick rests are quite popular to collect. It's fun to switch them up for different seasons, menus, and occasions.

Mino Ware

Mino ware refers to pottery traditionally made in Japan’s eastern Gifu Prefecture, primarily in Tajimi, Toki, Mizunami, and Kani. This ancient method of producing elegant, durable ceramics has roots going back over 1300 years to Japan’s Kofun period in the 7th century. Typically found nested into the mountainsides, the unique kilns used to produce Mino ware are often referred to as anagama kilns, and the master artisans producing these stunning products continue to adhere to rigid standards to produce only the highest quality ceramics.

We offer a flat rate of USD $25 for shipping to the U.S., and Free Shipping on orders over USD $199.

Please note that we do not ship to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses due to FedEx’s policies.

Most items are dispatched from Japan within 1-2 business days after order confirmation, and we offer international shipping to customers worldwide.

You may return any items purchased from JOC Goods within 30 days of delivery. If the products are defective or damaged, we will cover the return shipping costs. For other returns, the cost of return shipping will be the customer's responsibility.

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