Wakasa Lacquerware Chopsticks - Moon Rabbit Motif on Red (Engravable)
These chopsticks feature a cute moon rabbit design on the handle, and the tips are finished with a wooden texture, providing a non-slip surface. With various sizes available to match hand sizes, they offer a comfortable and secure grip.
Made in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, known as Japan’s top chopstick-producing region, these chopsticks are popular for both their design and ease of use.
About the Production Area: Wakasa Lacquerware
Obama City, located in Fukui Prefecture, is a major production hub for chopsticks, accounting for nearly 90% of Japan's chopstick production. The origins of Wakasa lacquerware can be traced back to the early Edo period when artisans from the Obama domain began crafting designs inspired by the seafloor.
These chopsticks, made using materials such as eggshells, mother-of-pearl, pine needles, and rapeseed, depict mystical seafloor scenes. Layers of colored lacquer and gold leaf are applied and finished with additional coats of lacquer, resulting in a durable and refined product.
The chopstick tips, known as Tsuruno Kuchibashi ("crane's beak"), are designed to easily pick up even small items and are also considered a symbol of longevity. These chopsticks are not only beautiful but also safe and reliable for everyday use.
