Korean Buncheong Silver Coated Ceramic Chopstick/Chashaku Rest
Meet the Korean Buncheong Silver Coated Ceramic Chopstick/Chashaku Rest, handcrafted by ceramist Hunseong Jang in Icheon, South Korea.
Icheon ceramics have a history spanning at least a thousand years, evolving from supplying the Joseon Dynasty's royal palaces to forming a "ceramic village" that has naturally drawn potters from all over the country.
The rough textured surface coated with silver makes it a unique piece.
Due to the handmade nature, each piece will differ slightly in terms of the shape, texture, color and glazing effect. By nature, silver does oxidize and leaves patina which can be easily cleaned with baking soda or Shadazzle multi-purpose cleaner & polish.
Each piece is sold separately. Pairs well with the matching saucer/chasen rest.
Dimensions: approx. ∅ 1" x H .5"
Handcrafted in Korea.
About Hunseong Jang: Hunseong Jang is a Korean ceramic artist based in Icheon, South Korea -- a region rotted in centuries of pottery tradition. Trained in both Korea and Japan, he reinterprets the quiet language of Buncheong through a contemporary lens, shaping vessels that carry a sense of stillness and touch. Each piece reveals the beauty of restraint -- soft glazes, faint snowflake patterns, and the subtle rhythm between form and emptiness -- reflecting the quiet poetry of daily life.
About Buncheong ware: Buncheong ceramics emerged in Korea at the end of the 14th century from the tradition of inlaid celadon of the late Goryeo period (918-1392). In contrast to the refined elegance of Goryeo celadon, buncheong feels unassuming, natural and even rustic. However, in the 16th century, due to the Imjin war, Korean potters were taken to Japan, where they started to influence Japanese ceramics especially for use in Japanese tea ceremonies. In Japan, Buncheong came to be known as Kohiki or Mishima depending on the technique used.
