Hirohashi Awaji Mizuhiki Yoshino Cedar Chopsticks (Set of 3 Pairs)
This set of three pairs of chopsticks, each held together by awaji knot motif mizuhiki, exudes a festive and sophisticated impression.
Made of Yoshino cedar, they are light, easy to hold, and can be washed and reused multiple times. They are also thin at both ends, so you can pick up food on either side.
The auspicious awaji knot is beautifully subtle, yet perfect for celebrations, such as New Year’s or when hosting guests.
The traditional craft of mizuhiki, known for its intricate knot designs, never goes out of style with its graceful beauty. Long used in decorative gift wrapping, each knot carries a special meaning, tailored to the specific celebration it represents.
The awaji knot is one of the most commonly used Japanese knots and can often be found on items relating to ceremonies, such as weddings and graduations. Once tied it is difficult to untie and only tightens when pulled at, which makes it an apt symbol for creating a strong unbreakable bond. This classic mizuhiki knot has connotations of longevity and everlasting happiness.
Hirohashi was founded in 1986 by Hirohashi Mikihiro, a temple carpenter, in his hometown of Yoshino, Nara Prefecture. Nakaiso Makiko inherited her father's passion and launched a new brand of chopsticks. The natural wood used is mainly Yoshino cedar, which is 60 to 100 years old. The uncoated finish highlights the wonderful combination of delicate wood grain, as well as a fine texture and aroma.
Note: Avoid exposing mizuhiki to water to preserve its quality.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Quantity: Set of 3 pairs of chopsticks
- Dimension: 26 cm (10.2 in)
- Material: Yoshino cedar
- Origin: Made in Japan
- Brand: Hirohashi
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ABOUT HIROHASHI
Founded in 1986 by Mikihiro Hirohashi, a temple carpenter, in his hometown of Yoshino, Nara Prefecture.The second generation, Makiko Nakaiso, inherited her father's passion and launched a new brand of chopsticks.While some of the chopsticks are made by machine, the craftsmen carefully finish them by hand to produce high-quality chopsticks. These chopsticks are used in restaurants, hotels, ryokan (Japanese-style inns), and ryotei (Japanese-style restaurants) all over Japan.
View more Hirohashi ItemsABOUT Japanese Woodcraft
In Japan, 70% of the land is covered with forests, and there are said to be as many as 200 species of trees, including coniferous trees such as cedar and cypress, and broad-leaved trees such as zelkova, chestnut, and horse chestnut, that are used for construction and woodworking.
Woodworking techniques developed along with tools, giving rise to a variety of woodworking techniques such as sashimono, carving, gouging, grinding, bending, and hooping.
The skillful use of tools such as axes, machetes, planes, saws, chisels, and files in Japanese woodworking supports not only the lives of people but also the cultural heritage of temples and shrines.The elaborate techniques that have been cultivated over a long period of history are highly regarded around the world.
