Miyabitake Plum Blossom Japanese Bamboo Food Picks

These food picks are bamboo picks adorned with plum blossoms.

How about arranging New Year's dishes and festive events with picks with plum motifs? The fragrant plum blossom, which blooms ahead of other flowers in the midst of bitter cold, is often used as a metaphor for life enduring adversity. Spring is the season of beginnings, and plum blossoms, which herald the beginning, are considered to be very auspicious. Decorating a side dish with such a plum motif will surely make you feel very happy.

Use this food stick simply to spear a few small pieces of items such as fruit, cheese, vegetables, or meat to create fresh mini skewers. Create fun garnishes by spearing fruit, olives, or meatballs with food picks’ pointed end. There are many ways to arrange them.

This product is made of bamboo, making it safe to carry in the mouth. In addition,  bamboo has antimicrobial action, which helps to stop foods from perishing. It is safe to use even for families with small children.

Compared to plastic picks, they easily hold slippery items in one stick. They are helpful to put small foods together and add extra color to your bento and other dishes. It can be washed and used repeatedly.

Miyabitake is a brand of bamboo products handmade in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, where is the largest producer of Japanese timber bamboo.

Beppu bamboo crafts originated in the Muromachi period (1336-1573) when baskets for peddlers were made and sold. During the Edo period (1603-1868), as the name of Beppu Hot Springs spread, kitchen utensils were made for use by the guests of the hot springs during their stay. As these items were brought back home as souvenirs, many bamboo crafts were produced and became a local industry in the Beppu area.

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Quantity: 12
• Dimension: 1.3cm(0.5in) H9cm(3.5in)
• Material: Bamboo
• Origin: Made in Japan 
• Brand: Yamaki
• Notes: Do not soak items in the water, keep it dry after wash.