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Soekyu Kiln

Soekyu GOSU Chopsticks Rest Set

Soekyu GOSU Chopsticks Rest Set

$69.00 USD
$69.00 USD
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Crafted by Soekyu Kiln, this set of five chopstick rests explores the expressive depth of GOSU—a traditional cobalt glaze—through a gradation of blue tones from airy pale to inky midnight. Each rest is individually glazed, showcasing subtle variations in hue, surface texture, and edge highlights.

The minimalist rectangular form provides a clean, quiet presence at the table, letting the saturated color take center stage. While visually unified, each piece carries its own character, making the set an elegant study in variation and restraint.

Whether used daily or reserved for special gatherings, these chopstick rests embody Soekyu Kiln’s contemporary approach to Japanese craftsmanship—one that honors tradition while embracing expressive nuance.

Detail

Size: W 0.4in x L 2.2in x H 0.4in / W 1.1cm x L 5.6cm x H 1.1cm
Material: Porcelain

Care ＆ Use

  • Dishwasher safe
  • Microwave safe
  • Do not use in the oven
  • Please note that using metal scrubs or abrasive detergents may damage the surface
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Hizen Yoshida ware: Everyday porcelain with quiet strength

Hizen Yoshida ware comes from the town of Ureshino, located along the border of Saga and Nagasaki prefectures. Though it lies just beyond the better-known porcelain center of Arita, its identity is distinct. Where Arita ware grew around exports and ornate decorative traditions, Hizen Yoshida ware developed with daily life in mind—produced by kilns that favored honest forms and practical use.

This tradition dates back to the late 16th century, when porcelain production first took hold in the region. The pieces made here were simpler, more grounded—meant to be handled, stacked, washed, and used. That sense of practicality, paired with handwork and subtle glaze techniques, still defines the character of Hizen Yoshida ware today. Each kiln brings its own rhythm, but the shared thread is a belief in function as a form of quiet beauty.

Brand Story

Soekyu Kiln was founded in 1953 in the Yoshida district of Ureshino. Now led by third-generation potter Hisahiro Soejima and his wife Michiko, the kiln carries forward techniques that speak to both heritage and sensitivity. Early on, the studio became known for pieces painted with karako motifs, but its identity deepened through the mastery of two traditional techniques: sumihajiki, a resist-painting method using black ink, and "dami", a brush-dyeing process using cobalt pigment.

Today, their GOSU collection expresses a contemporary vision through these techniques—particularly the expressive range of blue known as gosu. Shades from 1.0 to 5.0 are brushed by hand using wide, loaded brushes, with the flow of pigment controlled by the artisan’s fingertips. No two pieces are the same. The result is not only visual, but atmospheric: pigment that responds to the season, humidity, and rhythm of the hand.

At Soekyu Kiln, porcelain is seen not as display but as accompaniment. These are vessels made to live with—touched by the climate, guided by tradition, and grounded in a sense of care.