Chopstick Set Kirara Echizen Shikki

Production: Japan, Echizen region
Brand: Echizen Shikki
Model: EZ-16, Kirara Couple Chopsticks
Length: 225 mm (red) / 235 mm (black)
Weight: approx. 15 g / pair
Material: natural wood, lacquer
Package contents: 2 pairs of chopsticks

Echizen in Fukui Prefecture is one of Japan’s oldest lacquerware centers, with a tradition spanning over 1,500 years. The brand connects local craft workshops and small family producers under the umbrella of a regional association. Production relies on traditional woodworking, the application of natural urushi lacquer, and hand decoration techniques.

JP Fukui Prefecture Lacquerware Cooperative (Urushi no Sato), 27-2-1 Nishisabae-cho, Sabae-city, Fukui 916-8501, Japan, +81 778-65-0030, info@echizen.or.jp
CZ Tokyo Tools s.r.o., Slovinská 652/19, Praha 10, 101 00, CZ, +420 773 707 811, info@tokyotools.cz

The tips of the chopsticks are impregnated with natural urushi lacquer, which is completely non-toxic and provides a non-slip feel when in contact with food. The handles are treated with a thin layer of durable polyurethane, which protects the wood from moisture and permanently fixes the hand-applied decoration against abrasion.

After use, wash the chopsticks by hand with lukewarm water, a drop of dish soap, and a soft sponge, then dry them immediately. Avoid wire scourers and abrasive cleaning products. Do not use a dishwasher or microwave, and do not leave them standing in water for long periods, to prevent damage to the lacquer or deformation of the wood. 

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Meotobashi sets are a popular gift in Japan for weddings, anniversaries, or housewarmings because they symbolize harmony and shared moments around one table. Thanks to the hand-applied lacquer and the natural grain of the wood, each pair is essentially unique.

If the lacquer is deeply scratched or damaged down to the wood itself, discontinue using the chopsticks. This does not pose a danger from the lacquer, but bacteria and moisture could collect in the exposed wood.