These chopsticks from Matsukan’s Sound of the Sea series are fully coated in lacquer, showcasing the raden technique, where shimmering mother-of-pearl is embedded into the surface. The accompanying chopstick rests are crafted using a seashell-shaped mold originally used to make rakugan, a traditional Japanese confectionery. After an initial ten layers of natural lacquer, shell inlays…
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…
This set of two beautiful pairs of chopsticks is decorated with dainty sakura “cherry blossoms” patterns. Made from natural wood and fully coated with layers of lacquer, they have a beautiful, rich luster. When arranged on a table, the chopsticks form a simple lattice pattern with delicate sakura designs. These small, yet beautiful details add…
These chopsticks are stunning, featuring a geometric pattern of neatly aligned triangles engraved on white bamboo and finished with a sleek lacquer coating. The intricate triangular design brings a contemporary flair to the traditional craftsmanship. Bamboo chopsticks are moderately light and very easy to hold. Their flexibility and thin tips make eating effortless and precise….
Delicate blossoms scattered over a soft gradient of colors evoke the image of cherry blossoms, sakura in Japanese, floating on a clear day. Subtle touches of glitter enhance the impression of a bright spring day, perfect for enjoying sakura in full bloom. Further adding to the allure are the Hasami ware chopstick rests in a…
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 lovely gold and silver hearts on red. 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…
The tender cherry blossoms accentuated with fine petals are carefully rendered on these subtly shimmering chopsticks. They quietly captivate with the undulating depth created by multiple coats of lacquer in walnut brown and vermillion red. Adding to the allure of these chopsticks are the Hasami ware rests, finished in a gentle pink hue. They are…
This gift set includes chopsticks lavishly decorated with a cherry blossom pattern and chopstick rests in the shape of hagoita, Japanese wooden paddles, with an auspicious rabbit design. Cherry blossoms, or sakura, have long been beloved in Japan and the impressive sight of them in full bloom has come to symbolize prosperity and abundance. Smooth…