{"product_id":"saga-raden-rikyu-chopsticks-set-in-a-wooden-box-cherry-blossom-shell-inlay","title":"Saga Raden Rikyu Chopsticks set in a wooden box - Cherry Blossom Shell Inlay","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the refined elegance of traditional Kyoto lacquer craftsmanship with the Saga Raden Rikyu Chopsticks - Sakura, masterfully created by renowned artisan Mamoru Nomura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in the classic \u003ci\u003eRikyu\u003c\/i\u003e style—symmetrically tapered at both ends, inspired by the legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu—these chopsticks are adorned with exquisite \u003ci\u003eraden\u003c\/i\u003e (mother-of-pearl) inlay depicting delicate cherry blossom (\u003ci\u003esakura\u003c\/i\u003e) petals. The tips feature a functional \u003ci\u003ekanshitsu\u003c\/i\u003e (textured dry-lacquer) finish, providing a natural anti-slip grip for effortless dining. Combining practical function with timeless artistic beauty, this pair brings a poetic touch of Japanese spring to any dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artisan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMamoru Nomura (Representative of Saga Raden Nomura)\u003c\/b\u003e Born in Kyoto in 1958, Mamoru Nomura joined his family business at age 20. After honing lacquer techniques at the local industrial research institute, he became one of the rare artisans capable of personally executing every step of production, from initial coating to final decoration (\u003ci\u003eraden\u003c\/i\u003e mother-of-pearl and \u003ci\u003emakie\u003c\/i\u003e gold-dust painting). Certified as a Traditional Craftsman in 2001, he was honored as a Kyoto \"Master of the Future\" in 2017. In 2018, his Natsume tea caddy with a spinning-top motif won the prestigious Association President's Award at the National Traditional Craftsmen Exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, Nomura launched his signature brand, \"MAMORI\" (a play on his name and the Japanese word for charm\/talisman), driven by the desire to create authentic masterpieces designed to be passed down through generations as cherished family heirlooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Kyoto, Japan by certified master artisan Mamoru Nomura\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant \u003ci\u003eRikyu\u003c\/i\u003e double-tapered shape with authentic \u003ci\u003eraden\u003c\/i\u003e (mother-of-pearl) cherry blossom inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-slip \u003ci\u003ekanshitsu\u003c\/i\u003e (textured dry-lacquer) tips for superior food grip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced and lightweight design for an effortless, comfortable hold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimeless aesthetic celebrating \u003ci\u003esakura\u003c\/i\u003e (cherry blossom), Japan’s iconic symbol of spring and renewal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurable, high-quality lacquerware built to last across generations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild soap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not soak in water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot dishwasher or microwave safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry thoroughly with a soft cloth after washing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ginza Natsuno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47644207874221,"sku":"340-KTNR-01-SET","price":73050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8703\/4797\/files\/12980.jpg?v=1789958666","url":"https:\/\/ginzanatsuno.com\/products\/saga-raden-rikyu-chopsticks-set-in-a-wooden-box-cherry-blossom-shell-inlay","provider":"Ginza Natsuno","version":"1.0","type":"link"}