[The Use Is up to You! Chobundo's Whale Chopstick Rest]

Our popular “Whale Chopstick Rest,” known for its cute size and rounded form, has finally been restocked after a long time. It is a product that catches the eyes of many visitors at all of our showrooms.

The blue whale, considered the largest animal in the world, measures approximately 25 to 30 meters in length. It's no wonder that a creature larger than a single Shinkansen carriage draws so much attention when transformed into a chopstick rest small enough to sit perched on your palm.

Actually, this item is a product of “Chobundo,” a workshop dedicated solely to the manufacture of tetsubin (iron kettles). It was co-developed with a design office to introduce more people to the beauty of cast iron. It can be used not only as a chopstick rest but also as a paperweight or an objet d'art. Yamagata cast iron is characterized by its thinness compared to that from other regions, and is praised as “usuniku-birei” (thin-walled and beautiful) for the elegance of its cast surface.

Nothing would make us happier than if this whale serves as an opportunity for people to become interested in Yamagata cast iron and iron kettles. If you see one, please do pick it up and feel it for yourself. You are sure to be drawn to its smooth texture and loveliness. The Whale Chopstick Rest is currently on display at our Sanjo Showroom. If you are in the area, please do stop by.

Chobundo's Whale Chopstick Rest
https://www.shokunin.com/en/chobundo/kujira.html
Sanjo Showroom
https://www.shokunin.com/en/showroom/sanjo.html
National Museum of Nature and Science
https://www.kahaku.go.jp/english/

References
https://www.kaijipr.or.jp/mamejiten/seibutsu/seibutsu_3.html