Decorating lacquer with shell inlay is one of the traditional techniques of Wakasa lacquerware
This is a classic design of the ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style
The lower section retains the natural texture and grain of bamboo
It can be used not only as an ochoko sake cup
These wooden chopsticks have a glossy texture and are easy to hold
Kikko Carved Chopsticks Type:Green 23 cm/9.1 in Decorating lacquer with shell inlayThese wooden chopsticks, rooted in the traditions of Obama and Wakasa lacquerware, carry the continuity of regional craft into daily use. The carved kikko (tortoiseshell) pattern lends a subtle rhythm to the form, while the surface is finished with a smooth, lustrous sheen that feels almost fluid to the touch. Vivid yet composed tonesred, yellow, green, and bluehold a gentle depth, shifting softly with the light and bringing a sense of stillness to