Chopsticks

Chopsticks holders were traditionally part of a dowry and symbolizes the hope for newlyweds to have (male) children as the word for chopsticks (kuai zi 筷子) is a Chinese pun for ‘speedy arrival of sons.” Stoneware holders included the phrase baizi qiansun for “100 sons and 1000 grandsons” as well as an upside-down bat, a coin and a ribbon, a rebus for “blessings have arrived” as well as 2 birds symbolizing conjugal fidelity and a cloud and thunder decorative pattern, a symbol of life-giving rain and abundance. Chopstick holders were made in Shiwan, an area of kilns producing decorative and utilitarian ceramics.

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    Antique Ceramic Wall Pocket Double Chopsticks Holder, China, Shiwan (19325A-GHK) $185

    Original price was: $185.00.Current price is: $157.25.
    H: 7.125″ W: 8.375″ D: 3.75″  |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This Shiwan green chopsticks holder is divided into two parts with holes on top for hanging and small holes on the bottom for drainage. Chopsticks were often wedding gifts from mothers to daughters with many auspicious wishes: phrases for sons as soon as possible, upside down bats with coins and ribbon meaning “blessings in front of your eyes,”  and border clouds and thunder symbolizing life-giving rain and abundance.

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    Antique Shiwan Stoneware Wall Pocket Chopsticks Holder, China (16031A TLK) $115

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $97.75.
    H:  6.75″ W: 4.875″ D: 2.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Decorative every day Shiwan ware pieces are recognized for their fine craftsmanship, vivid expression, and colorful apple-green and drip glazes. Shiwan potters mixed waste materials with local and inexpensive clay – one of the earliest artistic forms of recycling. Shiwan chopsticks holders are unique kitchen accessories, especially as wedding gifts.

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    Antique Stoneware Lotus and Frog Wall Pocket, Shiwan, China (19302JAL) $285

    Original price was: $285.00.Current price is: $242.25.
    H: 8.25” W: 6.75” D: 3.5” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Wall pockets remain a very common decorative element in Asian homes. In China, they are used to hold chopsticks and flowers to bring good fortune to a space where the family gathers. This Shiwan stoneware pocket has 2 very auspicious symbols: a frog and a lotus that symbolize nurturing energy and transformation. With a hole in the back for hanging on a wall, it is great addition to enhance a kitchen’s coziness and feng shui and a wonderful wedding gift.

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    Antique Stoneware Wall Pocket Chopsticks Holder, China, Shiwan China (16966A-PAL) $115

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $97.75.
    H: 7.375″ W: 5.125″ D: 2.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Decorative utilitarian Shiwan ware pieces are recognized for their fine modeling, vivid expression, and colorful apple-green and drip glazes.  Chopsticks were commonly stored in wall pockets with a hole for mounting. Covered with auspicious symbols, they were often part of a bride’s dowry as “chopsticks” is a pun for “speedy arrival of sons.” It can hold utensils, dried flowers, and other objects and is a unique wedding gift.

     

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    Antique Stoneware Wall Pocket Chopsticks Holder, Shiwan, China (16966B-PAL) $115

    Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $97.75.
    H: 7.375″ W: 5.125″ D: 2.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Decorative utilitarian Shiwan ware pieces are recognized for their fine modeling, vivid expression, and colorful apple-green and drip glazes. Chopsticks were commonly stored in wall pockets with a hole for mounting. Covered with auspicious symbols, they were often part of a bride’s dowry as “chopsticks” is a pun for “speedy arrival of sons.” It can hold utensils, dried flowers, and other objects and is a unique wedding gift.

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