Wakasa Lacquerware Chopsticks - Asuka Dawn Design (Engravable)

These chopsticks feature a uniquely softened handle, achieved through multiple layers of lacquer applied to their carved shape. Over time, their appearance transforms with use, adding a personal touch that evolves with your hands.

Made in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, Japan's largest chopstick production region, they are designed with a focus on both functionality and comfort.

Available in various sizes and colors, you can choose the perfect fit to suit your hand size. Why not enjoy the beauty of these subtle changes as you make them a part of your daily life?

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.