Yukinko Shaped Japanese Flower Vase Gift for Anyone This "Shugu" series is made

This "Shugu" series is made by product designer Yoshida Moritaka

these colorful chopstick rests feature various Japanese traditional motifs and patterns in vivid Kutani colors

and condiments

Or you may put a small portion of food or relishes in

making it an ideal material for a placemat

Yukinko Shaped Japanese Flower Vase Gift for Anyone This "Shugu" series is made"Yukinko" is the name of a snow spirit in the form of a child, who wears a straw coat, and this vase was made to resemble the shape of the snow spirit. Suruga Bamboo Basketry is a traditional bamboo craft with a history of over 400 years, made in the area around Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It was designated a national traditional craft in 1976. It is designed to make to enjoy the wonderful craftsmanship casually, and its dignified lines are