Tokusa Side Plate 5.1 in Kabazaiku Each chopstick rest is shaped

Each chopstick rest is shaped like a classic oden ingredient:

and nimono (simmered dishes)

and the lightly textured surface gives dishes a bit of grip as you carry or arrange them

3 oz) size is suitable for hot pot dishes for three to four people

With its three-tiered design

Tokusa Side Plate 5.1 in Kabazaiku Each chopstick rest is shapedThis side plate features a tokusa pattern extending from the center with a petal like design. Beloved since the Edo period (16031868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by the Japanese plant tokusa, known in English as rough horsetail. It is regarded as a symbol of growth and prosperity as it grows unwaveringly upwards. With a diameter of 13 cm (5. 1 in), it is just right for serving appetizers, snacks and desserts.