"Feeling Happy Just by Looking! Unique Ceramics by Potter Kumiko Shimonaga Perfect for New Beginnings and Wedding Gifts"

I Found the Cutest Chopstick Rest ♡

Look at this! I discovered such a cute chopstick rest ♡

Dolphins, tulips, shells, parrots, pansies, hydrangeas, and swans＊ Don't you think all of these chopstick rests are just wonderful?

Mashiko Town, Tochigi Prefecture *Works by Pottery Artist Kumiko Shimonaga ♡

This chopstick rest is made by Kumiko Shimonaga, a pottery artist active mainly in Mashiko Town, famous for ceramics in Tochigi Prefecture＊

While many people may have a slightly stiff image of pottery, especially items called "Mashiko-yaki,"

Did you know that there are such cute Mashiko-yaki pieces like this??

They are sure to capture the hearts of girls and will also be loved by children♡

Kumiko Shimonaga's Mashiko-yaki is Truly Adorable ♡

Besides this chopstick rest, Kumiko Shimonaga creates many other wonderful items,

including mugs and rice bowls＊ With warm textures, flowers, bees, butterflies, and ladybugs are beautifully illustrated all around the design♡

Don't you think it's irresistibly cute??

The tea cup with flowers, butterflies, bees, and parrots is truly lovely＊

The point is that a little bit sticks out from the drinking edge♡

Here are dessert plates and bowls for pudding or fruits＊

The edges of the plates feature unbelievably cute illustrations, making whatever you fill them with look delicious◎

This pin badge is also one of the popular items＊

There are so many varieties that it might be hard to decide where to pin it♩

Where Can You Buy Kumiko Shimonaga's Works?

You must be wanting Kumiko Shimonaga's wonderful works now♡

It seems that her works are often sold at various events＊

Upcoming events include:

* August 19 - September 3: "Duo Exhibition" @ Mashiko Tsukamoto Main Store

* September 6 - 19: "Mame Mame Bowl Exhibition" @ Isetan Shinjuku Store

* October 12 - 17: "Duo Exhibition" @ Omotesando Gallery Niik

These three events are scheduled♩

For more details, please check Kumiko Shimonaga's Instagram♡

➡ Here is Kumiko Shimonaga's Instagram＊

【Perfect for New Life or Wedding Gifts ♡】 I'm Curious About Kumiko Shimonaga's Tableware＊

I introduced the wonderful tableware by pottery artist Kumiko Shimonaga♡

It seems that many people who weren't interested in tableware before start to care about it little by little after getting married!＊

Please try using her cute tableware in your new home, or consider giving it as a wedding gift or as a return gift for guests♡

It will surely make your daily meals much more enjoyable♩