Sakura Colors Chopsticks

These chopsticks are made of natural wood, traditional urushi lacquer, and protective acrylic urethane. The large size and lovely color gradation of the cherry blossoms decorating the handles make this pair of chopsticks hard to miss. The chopsticks are carefully crafted and have a beautiful pentagonal shape clearly defined at the upper part and extending even to the tips.

These chopsticks are easy to hold and pick up food with. Recommended not only for daily use, but also for entertaining guests or as a gift. 

They come in two colors, blue or pink, each in a different size. Please choose the one that best fits your hand size.

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.