Plum Kaga Mizuhiki Chopstick Rest Color:Red The tea strainer is called

The tea strainer is called a "Sasame" and is attached directly to the inside of the teapot

With a diameter of 10

and can also be used on electric stovetops and in ovens

or side dishes

The contrast between stillness and movement

Plum Kaga Mizuhiki Chopstick Rest Color:Red The tea strainer is calledThese chopstick rests with a shape of plum knot are made by "knot", a brand of Tsuda Mizuhiki. The golden knot, typical of Kanazawa, is gorgeous, and together with the red and white, it creates an elegant and festive atmosphere. The ume (plum) knot is the basic knot and is considered auspicious in Japan, along with "Sho chiku bai" (pine, bamboo, and plum). The plum flower is tied tightly and is difficult to untie, which means "strong bond and