Age-Daruma Chopsticks Set, Vermillion

A wondrous, auspicious upward-facing daruma chopsticks & Echizen-yaki chopsticks set!
It carries many auspicious meanings: Place them down and the upward facing design will increase your luck and improve results/performance. Also, as it stands up and doesn't fall down, it brings success in test passing and selection. Just like a self-righting doll, it helps you stand back up again when life has knocked you down. Also, this idea of "rising" also relates to health and longevity, and not being bedridden and, as it returns to normal, recovering from illness and safe travel.

The chopsticks are made using Fukui eyeglass manufacturing techniques which are over 100 years old. With weight inserted appropriately to great a good weight balance and ease of use. Also, the upward facing design makes for an auspicious pair of chopsticks. The thumb fits into the indentation on the holding area, creating a natural and beautiful holding position. Also, the tips are non-slip processed. The chopstick rest is Echizen-yaki, one of the Nihon Rokkoyo - 6 ancient kilns in Japan. It is a handmade item by the young traditional craftsman Katsuyuki Sokura with the daruma's face drawn using laser light.

Age-Daruma Chopsticks Set, Black

A wondrous, auspicious upward-facing daruma chopsticks & Echizen-yaki chopsticks set!
It carries many auspicious meanings: Place them down and the upward facing design will increase your luck and improve results/performance. Also, as it stands up and doesn't fall down, it brings success in test passing and selection. Just like a self-righting doll, it helps you stand back up again when life has knocked you down. Also, this idea of "rising" also relates to health and longevity, and not being bedridden and, as it returns to normal, recovering from illness and safe travel.

The chopsticks are made using Fukui eyeglass manufacturing techniques which are over 100 years old. With weight inserted appropriately to great a good weight balance and ease of use. Also, the upward facing design makes for an auspicious pair of chopsticks. The thumb fits into the indentation on the holding area, creating a natural and beautiful holding position. Also, the tips are non-slip processed. The chopstick rest is Echizen-yaki, one of the Nihon Rokkoyo - 6 ancient kilns in Japan. It is a handmade item by the young traditional craftsman Katsuyuki Sokura with the daruma's face drawn using laser light.

Age-Daruma Chopsticks Set, Green

A wondrous, auspicious upward-facing daruma chopsticks & Echizen-yaki chopsticks set!
It carries many auspicious meanings: Place them down and the upward facing design will increase your luck and improve results/performance. Also, as it stands up and doesn't fall down, it brings success in test passing and selection. Just like a self-righting doll, it helps you stand back up again when life has knocked you down. Also, this idea of "rising" also relates to health and longevity, and not being bedridden and, as it returns to normal, recovering from illness and safe travel.

The chopsticks are made using Fukui eyeglass manufacturing techniques which are over 100 years old. With weight inserted appropriately to great a good weight balance and ease of use. Also, the upward facing design makes for an auspicious pair of chopsticks. The thumb fits into the indentation on the holding area, creating a natural and beautiful holding position. Also, the tips are non-slip processed. The chopstick rest is Echizen-yaki, one of the Nihon Rokkoyo - 6 ancient kilns in Japan. It is a handmade item by the young traditional craftsman Katsuyuki Sokura with the daruma's face drawn using laser light.

Chopsticks, Wakasa-Nuri, Ryugubotaru [23.5cm]

In the past the Wakasa region was linked to Kyoto by the Saba Kaido trade route. Seafood was taken from coastal Wakasa to Kyoto, and in exchange the culture and refinement of Kyoto made its way up to Wakasa. Also transported along this road were prized wakasa-nuri lacquer works. Some used "hōseki-nuri" ("gemstone lacquer") with pieces of shell, pine leaves and seeds. Now the range of designs has been expanded, while still retaining the breath-taking beauty of the past.

Chopsticks, Wakasa-Nuri, Ryugubotaru [21.0cm]

In the past the Wakasa region was linked to Kyoto by the Saba Kaido trade route. Seafood was taken from coastal Wakasa to Kyoto, and in exchange the culture and refinement of Kyoto made its way up to Wakasa. Also transported along this road were prized wakasa-nuri lacquer works. Some used "hōseki-nuri" ("gemstone lacquer") with pieces of shell, pine leaves and seeds. Now the range of designs has been expanded, while still retaining the breath-taking beauty of the past.

Chopsticks, Shell/Mother-of-Pearl, Saiga [23.0cm]

People have always been entranced by the sparkle of abalone shells. There is a certain romance about shellfish sparkling deep in the sea, and here that romance is given form in mother-of-pearl.

Chopsticks, Shell/Mother-of-Pearl, Saiga [21.0cm]

People have always been entranced by the sparkle of abalone shells. There is a certain romance about shellfish sparkling deep in the sea, and here that romance is given form in mother-of-pearl.

Chopsticks, Ayawaza, Royal Road, Akebono [23.0cm]

Artisans have interacted over a long period of time and each boast proud polishing skills where profound colorations are born from their craft.
The craftsmen's expertise handed over generations can be enjoyed now as a brilliantly designed pattern.

Chopsticks, Ayawaza, Royal Road, Negoro [20.5cm]

Artisans have interacted over a long period of time and each boast proud polishing skills where profound colorations are born from their craft.
The craftsmen's expertise handed over generations can be enjoyed now as a brilliantly designed pattern.

Chopsticks, Ayawaza, Meteor [23.0cm]

Artisans have interacted over a long period of time and each boast proud polishing skills where profound colorations are born from their craft.
The craftsmen's expertise handed over generations can be enjoyed now as a brilliantly designed pattern.