Brass Chopstick Rest by FUTAGAMI

Solid Brass Chopstick Rest by FUTAGAMI

Material: brass

Country of origin: Japan

Dimensions: 1cm (h) x 3.5cm (w) x 5cm (l) / 0.4" (h) x 1.4" (w) x 2.0" (l)

Colour: gold

Set of 4

Inspired by the theme of light, Futigami’s Moon chopstick rests are part of a collaboration with designer Oji Masanori. The functional piece is cut from sand-cast solid brass, with a refined, shimmering lustre that allows it to double up as a decorative object.

Toyama Japan, Takaoka-born brand, Futagami has been creating contemporary brass livingware since 1897. The Japanese foundry melts solid brass into liquid to form tactile objects, from Buddhist altar equipment to chopstick rests. Sand-casted moulds and a crude-cast finish define Futagami’s unparalleled aesthetic, which is renowned for its rich patina that develops over time due to the brass oxidation process.

Brand Information: FUTAGAMI

"Futagami," a brass foundry founded in the city of Takaoka, Toyama Pref., Japan in 1897 launched a brass livingware brand named "FUTAGAMI." Brass has long been used in various fields such as metal fittings for architecture, ships, and furniture as it has corrosion resistance property and moderate workability. It has a long history as a material for arts and crafts or Buddhist altar equipment as its texture is gentle with an elegant luster. Brass products gradually change their color over the course of many years due to oxidization. The longer they are used, the richer and subtler they become, naturally blending with the human heart and the environment. Enjoy this loving, brass livingware for many years to come.