Cherry Blossoms Wakasa Lacquerware Chopsticks 23cm(9in)/21cm(8.3in) and Apple Chopstick Rests (Set of Two)
This gift set is collaborated with Tsugaru Vidro from Aomori Prefecture and Wakasa Lacquer chopsticks from Fukui Prefecture.
Chopsticks with cherry blossoms have an attractive deep red and green hue. Once you hold the chopsticks in your hand, you can truly appreciate the quality of authentic craftsmanship in a moment.
The most distinctive feature of Tsugaru Vidro is its beautifully colored glass and high technology of glass molding. They are highly valued and designated as a traditional craft of Aomori Prefecture.
The color scheme of this chopstick rests is based on the image of apples, a specialty of Aomori, where the glass factory that makes this product is located. Each is carefully handmade by artisans with nature's splendor from shape and color to the details. To draw the line inside of the small glass and create the shape of the chopstick rests requires a very delicate artisanâs technique. The shape is also designed to make it easy to place a pair of chopsticks. Only chopsticks are dishwasher and dish dryer safe.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Quantity:Â ï»ż Set of two pairs of chopsticks and two chopstick rests
- Dimension:ăChopsticksăW1cm(0.4in) x L23.(9in)/L21cm(8.3in)
- ăChopstick restăD4cm(1.6in) x H1.3cm(0.5in)
- Material:ăChopsticksăPolyester UrethaneăChopsticks restăGlass
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Origin:ăChopsticksă Made in Japan - Wakasa Lacquerware
ăChopsticks restăMade in Japan - Brand: Kawai
- Notes: Original gift box included. Only chopsticks are dishwasher safe.
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Wakasa lacquer chopsticks are traditional lacquered chopsticks from Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, with a history of about 400 years. It currently accounts for more than 80% of the national share of domestically produced lacquered chopsticks.
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