{"product_id":"wakasa-lacquerware-pair-chopsticks-mother-of-pearl-inlay-engravable","title":"Wakasa Lacquerware Pair Chopsticks - Mother-of-Pearl Inlay (Engravable)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese chopsticks feature a sturdy six-sided design for a secure and comfortable grip. The highlight is the radiant mother-of-pearl (raden) inlay, reminiscent of a sunset's glow reflected on the ocean—an exquisite and captivating detail. The finely tapered \"tsuru no kuchi\" (crane’s beak) tip ensures precise handling, even of the smallest items, while symbolizing longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending practicality with cultural heritage, these chopsticks provide a safe, enjoyable, and meaningful dining experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"layout-grid-mode: char; mso-layout-grid-align: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eAbout the Production Area: Wakasa Lacquerware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; margin-top: 0mm; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0mm; mso-add-space: auto; layout-grid-mode: char; mso-layout-grid-align: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eObama 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; margin-top: 0mm; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0mm; mso-add-space: auto; layout-grid-mode: char; mso-layout-grid-align: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0mm; margin-top: 0mm; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0mm; mso-add-space: auto; layout-grid-mode: char; mso-layout-grid-align: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eThe chopstick tips, known as \u003ci\u003eTsuruno Kuchibashi\u003c\/i\u003e (\"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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ginza Natsuno","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45838636581037,"sku":null,"price":13500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8703\/4797\/files\/1000039253.jpg?v=1774070120","url":"https:\/\/ginzanatsuno.com\/products\/wakasa-lacquerware-pair-chopsticks-mother-of-pearl-inlay-engravable","provider":"Ginza Natsuno","version":"1.0","type":"link"}