Uchiiwai Chopsticks Pair Set

This set, named uchiiwai after the Japanese custom of giving return or thank you gifts, includes two pairs of dark brown-lacquered wood chopsticks with glittering tops. They offer the classy sheen of traditional lacquerware coupled with an eye-catching design.

The longer pair measures 22.5 cm (8.8 in) and is accented with green and silver detailing, while the shorter pair is 20.5 cm (8.1 in) in pink and silver. The chopsticks are presented in a paulownia wooden box, adorned with a Japanese noshi—a traditional gift ornament symbolizing good fortune—featuring the word "uchiiwai" in Japanese characters.

Although named the "uchiiwai" set, these chopsticks are suitable for various occasions. It's a charming set that makes for a one-of-a-kind gift!

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.