$145.00
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Pair set of chopsticks and chopstick rests decorated with gorgeous maki-e lacquer. The chopsticks are made of natural wood and coated with lacquer, giving them a calm and luxurious finish. The chopstick rests are also made of natural wood and finished with a glossy urethane coating. "Zuiun" refers to clouds that appear as omens of auspicious events, and the clouds spreading across the sky are represented by gold leaf. These chopsticks have a beautiful glossy texture and are easy to hold and thick. The tips of the chopsticks are roughened to make it easier to grip food, even slippery food such as noodles. This set comes in a paulownia wood box which makes a great gift for someone or for yourself.These chopsticks are made by Ishida which has been producing Wakasa lacquerware for over 80 years. Wakasa lacquerware is a traditional craft of Obama City, Fukui Prefecture that has been around since the early Edo period.
