MINOYAKI HANAFUDA-STYLE ZODIAC CHOPSTICKS REST
The Japanese zodiac, called "Eto" (干支), is a 12-year cycle where each year is represented by an animal. The animals are:
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar.
Each year has a different animal, and people often say your personality matches the animal of the year you were born. It is used in horoscopes and New Year celebrations in Japan.
Hanafuda (花札) are traditional Japanese playing cards with flower designs. Each set has 12 suits, one for each month. They are used in games like Koi-Koi.
Mino ware (a.k.a Mino yaki in Japanese) is a ceramic ware which is produced in Gifu prefecture, Japan. It has a long history and tradition from Azuchi-momoyama era (1568-1600). What makes Mino yaki special is their wide variety of pottery. Mino ware has over 15 types of pottery as traditional crafts instead of a single style.
Size : 4.6 x 3.3 x H1.2cm
Weight : 30g
Material : Porcelain
Made in Japan
Microwave safe
No dishwasher