Kagawa Lacquerware Handcrafted Patterned Lacquer Chopsticks

This is one of Kagawa Prefecture’s traditional lacquerware techniques. The wood base is coated with lacquer and a technique called komo-uchi is applied, followed by a further wiping lacquer finish. This creates the unique pattern known as Zokoku-nuri. The uneven surface of the handle ensures a secure grip, preventing slippage, and fits comfortably in the hand. The more these chopsticks are used, the richer and more tasteful their color becomes, adding to the pleasure of continued use. While the tips do not have an anti-slip coating, you can enjoy the pleasant mouthfeel when using them.

About the Production Area: Kagawa Lacquerware
Kagawa lacquerware traces its origins to the late Edo period when Zokoku Tamakaji studied techniques such as Kinma and Zonsei, which were introduced from Southeast Asia and China. Building on this knowledge, he developed innovative methods that laid the foundation for Kagawa's distinctive lacquerware tradition.

Representative techniques include Kinma, Zonsei, Goto-nuri, Choshitsu, and Zokoku-nuri. Chopsticks crafted using these methods grow richer in character and beauty with use, offering a depth of flavor and aesthetic unique to Kagawa lacquerware. These exquisite pieces are truly treasures for connoisseurs, standing apart from other production regions.