Chopstick Set Hyotan Tsuchinao Shikki

Made in: Japan, Echizen region
Brand: Tsuchinao Shikki
Model: KR088-1
Chopstick length: 240 mm (black) and 225 mm (red)
Weight: approx. 15 g / pair
Package dimensions: 270 x 70 x 20 mm
Material: natural wood, lacquer
Package contents: 2 pairs of chopsticks in a paulownia wood box

Tsuchinao Lacquerware is based in the Sabae region of Fukui Prefecture, one of Japan's traditional centres of lacquerware craftsmanship. The workshop continues the Echizen lacquerware tradition, whose history spans more than 1,500 years. What began as a family workshop has grown into a team of fifteen craftspeople and is also involved in training the next generation of lacquer artisans.

JP Tsuchinao Lacquerware Co., Ltd., 6-1-2 Katayamacho, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture , Japan, 0778-65-0509, info@tsuchinao.com
CZ Tokyo Tools s.r.o., Slovinská 652/19, Praha 10, 10100, CZ, 773707811, info@tokyotools.cz

The tips of the chopsticks are infused 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, hand-wash the chopsticks with lukewarm water, a drop of dish soap, and a soft sponge, then dry them immediately. Avoid scouring pads and abrasive cleaning products. Do not use a dishwasher or microwave, and do not leave them submerged in water for an extended period, as this could damage the lacquer or deform the wood.

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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 accumulate in the exposed wood.