Japanese Cast Iron Chopstick Holder – Plum Blossom | Yamagata Ironware | Made in Japan TUTTLE A Whipping Needle / Suitable

A Whipping Needle / Suitable for silk and wool

Each stick is carefully crafted to deliver authentic

housewarmings

Scent: Sweet scent

it offers both durability and a unique feel

Japanese Cast Iron Chopstick Holder – Plum Blossom | Yamagata Ironware | Made in Japan TUTTLE A Whipping Needle / SuitableThis cast iron chopstick holder is crafted by a celebrated ironware studio based in Yamagata, northern Japan a region with over 900 years of iron casting tradition. Shaped in the form of a ume () blossom the plum flower that blooms in the cold of late winter, heralding the arrival of spring it is one of Japans most beloved floral symbols, representing perseverance, hope, and renewal. Finished with lacquer for a classic touch, it also doubles as a