Full Moon and Rabbit Chopsticks Pair Set

This set includes two pairs of finely crafted chopsticks, combining chic blue and red hues with subtle shell inlays. Made from natural wood and finished with layers of lacquer on the bottom half, these chopsticks have a beautiful, rich luster.

Intricately designed with the traditional Japanese motif of a rabbit and a full moon, the upper half of the chopsticks features a shell inlay. This technique, known as kaizogan, is a traditional method used in Wakasa lacquerware, where abalone shells are artfully embedded. The nacreous layer of the shell shifts in appearance depending on the angle of light, and the subtle change in texture can be felt when holding the chopsticks.

To add to the decorative flair, each pair of chopsticks boasts a thin glimmering line along the middle. For the red set, this shimmer is gold and silver for the blue.

Coming in a decorative paulownia box, this set makes an excellent gift for newlyweds or for a special anniversary. Chopsticks are wonderful as a wedding gift as they signify "a couple supporting each other and spending time together."

Ishida

Ishida has been crafting Wakasa lacquerware, a traditional art of Obama in Fukui Prefecture, since the early Edo period (1603–1868 CE). With over eighty years of experience, Ishida continues to honor this rich tradition.

By focusing on materials, design, and texture, they create chopsticks that are both beautiful and functional. Rooted in skilled craftsmanship, Ishida has also developed advanced machinery to produce chopsticks of high quality while remaining cost-effective. Their products harmonize tradition and innovation along with warmth and precision.

Wakasa lacquerware is one of the foremost production centers for lacquered chopsticks.
Wakasa lacquered chopsticks are traditional Japanese lacquered wood 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.They are characterized by their unique three-dimensional patterns created by applying layers of colored lacquer made from seashells and eggshells. It is sometimes called "jewel lacquering" because the pattern, which represents the ocean floor, has a noble glow.