51st Generation Blacksmith Myochin Muneyuki Hibashi #2 takaoka kaigu set There was a large demand

There was a large demand for everyday cooking vessels in Tokyo so the number of workshops in Mashiko expanded and many craftsmen took up the trade

Bamboo is representative of summer and a popular motif for traditional brush paintings

and these works are sold at high end department stores throughout Japan

The interior and exterior of the bowl in this listing is decorated with hand-painted depictions of morning glory flowers – cool and refreshing for summer

This listing is for a vintage kogo made around 12 years ago

51st Generation Blacksmith Myochin Muneyuki Hibashi #2 takaoka kaigu set There was a large demand*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a pair of hibashi made around 60 years by 51st generation blacksmith, Myochin Muneyuki. Hibashi are chopsticks used for handling hot charcoal when using a hibachi (brazier). They are usually longer than regular chopsticks and the more expensive type sometimes have a metal decoration on top. The pair of hibashi in this