Koichi Furuya / Furuya Pottery | Flower Chopstick Holder Large

This is the Large Flower Chopstick Holder by ceramic artist Koichi Furuya, whose studio is located in Shigaraki. A cute chopstick rest in the shape of a flower. You can choose from two sizes, large and small, and four colors, powdered, amber glaze, blue glaze, and gray glaze.

It can be used not only as a chopstick rest but also as a spoon rest.

At Furuya Pottery, all of our pottery is handmade using our own specially blended clay and glaze.

Get multiple items for a fun dining experience

Whether you purchase different colors for your family or the same color, your dining table is sure to be fun and colorful.

Furuya Seitosho Koichi Furuya Furuya Seitosho has a workshop in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. Koichi Furuya is the third generation owner. He has been making pottery for generations, focusing on "white tableware" that enhances food and can be used freely on a daily basis. His soft and warm "Kohiki white tableware" made with his own clay and glaze has fans all over the country and fascinates many people.
Click here for a list of works by Koichi Furuya (Furuya Ceramics)

[Commitment to white tableware] (Quoted from the Furuya Ceramics website)
White tableware brings out the best in any dish and can be used freely and generously. We work every day to create elegant and warm "powdered white Japanese tableware." Clay is essential in making "white Japanese tableware." We carefully cultivate our own unique clay, which we then use to mold on the potter's wheel and into tatara clay. The gentle, rustic earthenware flavor that peeks out from beneath the surface of the pottery gives it great depth. We hope you will use our Japanese tableware in your daily life and experience the warmth it brings. If you enjoyed it, I would be more than happy.
[Photo of our visit to the studio] We were kindly shown around. Each piece is carefully crafted.


[Product name] Flower chopstick holder Large
[Size (approx.)] Diameter 55mm Height 10mm
[Types] Powdered glaze, amber glaze, blue glaze, gray glaze
Weight (approx.): 22g
[Material] Ceramic (made with a unique blend of clay and glaze)
[Country of Origin] Made in Japan

● Before you purchase
-Even if the product is the same, each one is handmade by the artist, so there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, unevenness, shape, etc.
・Please use the size and weight information as a guide only.
- There may be pinholes, crazing, uneven glaze or running.
・Ame glaze is a glaze that tends to produce differences in color shade. There are individual differences, ranging from light brown to nearly black.
Please be aware of the above before making your purchase.

● Handling Instructions
・Microwave oven ○ Dishwasher × Dish dryer × Oven × Direct flame ×
When you first start using it, wash it lightly with detergent and use it as is.
- Boiling the product in rice washing water can help prevent stains, but please be aware that the color may change until it is completely dry.
・When serving oily or dark-colored foods, quickly soak the plate in water to moisten it before using, which will help prevent stains.
- Because it is absorbent, it may turn gray or develop spots when soaked in water, but please rest assured that it will return to its original state once it dries completely.
・After use, dry thoroughly before storing. This will prevent mold and stains.
- The bottom has been treated, but please use a mat or something similar just in case.