Gold Mirror Chopsticks

These chopsticks are made of natural wood and painted with beautiful vermilion lacquer. The understated decorations on the handles resemble golden mirrors and give the chopsticks a classic aesthetic.

The circle design is 21 cm (8.2 in) and the square design is 23 cm (9 in) in length. Please choose the one you prefer according to your hand size.

While the thickness of a standard chopsticks is 8-9 mm (approx. 0.3 in), these chopsticks are thinner at about 5 mm (approx. 0.2 in). The slim shape further enhances their elegance. The chopsticks are also easy to use for people with small hands.

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.