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Chopstick Holder Aubergine | Japanese Ceramic Hashioki

Chopstick Holder Aubergine | Japanese Ceramic Hashioki

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Add a touch of Japanese vegetable garden charm to your dining table with this delightful chopstick holder (hashioki) shaped like an aubergine (nasu) — a deep purple ceramic piece that brings both colour and cultural resonance to any meal.

The aubergine holds a special place in Japanese culture — famously, dreaming of Mount Fuji, a hawk, and an aubergine on New Year's night (Hatsuyume) is considered the luckiest of omens. Beyond folklore, nasu is a beloved ingredient in Japanese cuisine, from dengaku miso to agedashi and summer pickles. This ceramic hashioki captures that rich cultural heritage with quiet artistry, keeping your chopsticks hygienically off the table while adding a meaningful, conversation-starting accent to any dining setting.

  • Design: Aubergine (nasu) motif
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Use: Chopstick rest (hashioki), table decoration
  • Origin: Made in Japan

A culturally rich, beautifully crafted piece for your table — perfect as a gift for lovers of Japanese food culture and folklore.

Materials

Ceramics / Mino Ware

Approximate dimensions

W5.5 × D1.8 × H1.8 cm

Care information

Kindly avoid using the dishwasher and microwave with these items.

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