
Aizu Lacquerware Chopsticks Set - Nandina Design
These chopsticks showcase a traditional maki-e design of nanten (heavenly bamboo), a plant considered a symbol of good fortune in Japan.
Crafted using the Aizu lacquerware techniques of Fukushima Prefecture, these chopsticks are highly regarded for their charming auspicious patterns, making them a popular choice for gifts.
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About the Production Area: Aizu Lacquerware
The origins of Aizu lacquerware trace back to the Muromachi period, when the cultivation of lacquer trees was encouraged. By the mid-Edo period, Aizu lacquerware gained official approval from the shogunate for overseas export.
Famous examples of Aizu craftsmanship include chopsticks featuring the Aizu-e design, inspired by motifs of pine, bamboo, and plum; tsuishu lacquer chopsticks with carved patterns; and the distinctive kanemushi-nuri technique, characterized by its unique spotted pattern.