Wakasa Lacquerware Chopsticks - Floral Patterned
【Size】
【Weight】
15g
【Materials】
【Color】
【Shapes 】
Square
【Patterns】
Surface Coating (Handle）：Urethane
Surface Coating (Tip）：Urethane
Tip Thicknesses ：Standard
These delightful Wakasa-style lacquerware chopsticks showcase a stunning Hanakirisuko (floral cut pattern) design. Crafted from durable resin, they blend elegance with everyday practicality. Available in four vibrant colors, they are a thoughtful and popular gift for international guests. Made in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture—the heart of Japan's chopstick production—they are as functional and easy to use as they are beautiful.
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.
