Gion Weeping Sakura-Designed Chopstick Rest Set Plate Set The bamboo is a symbol

The bamboo is a symbol of flexibility and unbreakable strength

7 in) makes this plate is perfect for serving salads

often along with Mount Fuji

Perfect as a sauce plate

Looking from the side

Gion Weeping Sakura-Designed Chopstick Rest Set Plate Set The bamboo is a symbolThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto, is depicted on these chopstick rests from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express Kyoto's unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. The paintwork is done by craftpersons with in depth knowledge of Japanese style