Description
NOUSAKU Japan - 100% Pure Tin "Kissho-mon" Chopstick Rest Set (5pcs)
Up for sale is a beautiful, handcrafted set of chopstick/cutlery rests from the world-renowned Japanese foundry Nousaku. Founded in 1916 in Takaoka, Japan, Nousaku is famous for its 400-year legacy of metal casting and its innovative 100% pure tin tableware.
Key Features:
• 100% Pure Tin: Unlike common tin alloys, these are made of pure tin, which is naturally antibacterial, non-toxic, and resistant to rust or tarnish.
• Flexible & Bendable: Pure tin is soft. These rests are designed to be gently hand-bent into a curve to perfectly cradle your chopsticks, spoons, or knives.
• Lucky Motifs (Kissho-mon): Each rest features a traditional Japanese symbol of good fortune:
1. Plum (Ume): Wisdom and resilience.
2. Nandina (Nanten): Turning bad luck into good.
3. **Gourd (Hyoutan): Health and prosperity.
4. Tortoiseshell (Kikko): Longevity and happy marriage.
5. Wave (Seigaiha): Peace and infinite luck.
• Premium Packaging: Comes in the original Paulownia wood gift box (Kiribako), traditional in Japan for preserving high-end artisan goods.
Condition: [Insert: e.g., Brand New / Like New in Box].
Ideal for: A unique luxury gift, high-end table settings, or collectors of Japanese craftsmanship.
Price: