Pink Plum Blossom Washi Paper Placemat Set Pair These wooden chopsticks are a

These wooden chopsticks are a wonderful example of a well-played game of contrast

you can see a calico cat with a big smile hanging from the edge of the rice bowl

The shape is formed by hammering

Choemon's playful illustration is a wonderful example of how traditional Kutani ware meets modern design

Pink Plum Blossom Washi Paper Placemat Set Pair These wooden chopsticks are aThis placemat is made from Tosa washi paper and features a plum blossom pattern. Plum blossoms have long been cherished in Japan and are a motif often seen on kimono and tableware. As they are among the first flowers to bloom toward the end of winter, they are considered auspicious and associated with the arrival of spring. The washi has a double layered structure. The white pattern is created using a traditional technique called rakusui, in which