Red and Green Cherry Blossoms Chopsticks Pair Set with Chopstick Rests

This gift set brings together the craftsmanship of Tsugaru Vidro from Aomori Prefecture and Wakasa lacquerware from Fukui Prefecture.

Featuring a delicate cherry blossom design, the handles are painted in an attractive deep red or green hue. The moment you hold the chopsticks in your hand, you can truly appreciate the quality of authentic craftsmanship.

Tsugaru Vidro is known for its beautifully colored glass and advanced glassmaking technology. They are highly valued and have been designated as a traditional craft of Aomori Prefecture.

These glass chopstick rests are inspired by the image of apples, a specialty of Aomori, where the glass factory is located. Each piece is carefully handmade with nature's splendor in mind, from the shape and color to the minute details. 

Kawai

Kawai Chopsticks is based in Obama city, Japan since 1943. Obama city is well-known production area for chopsticks called “Wakasa Nuri-bashi” (Wakasa lacquer chopsticks), and it has over 80% of share of chopsticks manufacture in Japan. While they maintain the rich history and tradition of Wakasa lacquer chopsticks, they always try to meet modern society’s needs: modern designed chopsticks which would fit any kinds of cuisine, chopsticks which is dish-washer safe, chopsticks for kids or elderly people, chopsticks made of environmentally friendly materials, and more.

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.