Wajima-nuri Red Lacquer Chopsticks with Gold-Colored Flowers, 21.5 cm

Inquiry ID : 0040

🌸 Description

These natural wood chopsticks feature Wajima-nuri, a Japanese lacquerware tradition, with a rich, smooth lacquer finish. The glossy red surface is decorated with gold-colored floral motifs near the handles.

Made in Japan by Japanese artisans, they measure approximately 21.5 cm long. The lacquer's deep sheen grows more lustrous over time, making them a thoughtful choice for everyday meals, welcoming guests, or giving as a commemorative gift.

🌸 Features

• Natural wood with a lacquer coating
• Wajima-nuri finish with a rich, smooth surface
• Glossy red with gold-colored floral motifs
• Approximate dimensions: 21.5 × 1.6 × 0.8 cm
• Made in Japan
• Suitable for everyday dining, guests, and gift giving

🥣 History

Wajima-nuri has documented roots in the Muromachi period: a 1476 inscription at Jūzō Shrine names lacquer artisans, while the shrine’s vermilion-lacquered doors date to 1524. A defining feature of the tradition is its foundation technique, combining lacquer with local jinoko, powdered diatomaceous earth, alongside cloth reinforcement. During the Edo period, Kitamaebune shipping and travelling merchants helped carry Wajima lacquerware to wider markets. Decoration also developed over time. Chinkin, an engraving technique filled with gold, developed in the eighteenth century. Wajima-nuri received national Traditional Craft designation in 1975. In 1977, it was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property, with the Wajima-nuri Techniques Preservation Association recognized as its holder group.

These chopsticks are identified as Wajima-nuri and feature the rich, smooth lacquer surface described in the product details.

📦 Shipping Information

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