Kinza Star of Hope Chopsticks

These are children's chopsticks made of natural wood and lacquer, embellished with maki-e, a traditional lacquerware technique. The top ends are cut diagonally with a charming star pattern.

Perfect for children from around five to nine years old, these chopsticks feature square tips for easy handling. The joy children experience using them makes this pair an ideal addition to your everyday utensils or as a special gift.

The Kinza series offers four designs: heart, smile rabbit, smile cat, and star of hope. Mix and match the designs or coordinate them with their siblings.

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 that are both high-quality and 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.