These chopsticks are deep red with Washi paper decoration at the top and
textured throughout. The Washi paper has an antique plum blossom
design. They have a blended profile. Chopsticks are 9 inches long. Made
in Japan. Washi is commonly made using fibers from the bark of the gampi
tree, the mitsumata shrub, or the paper mulberry, but also can be made
using bamboo, hemp, rice, and wheat. Washi comes from wa meaning
Japanese and shi meaning paper, and the term is used to describe paper
made by hand in the traditional manner. Washi is generally tougher than
ordinary paper made from wood pulp, and is used in many traditional
arts. Origami, Shodo, and Ukiyo-e were all produced using washi. Washi
was developed from the traditional Chinese paper-making process. 1 pair
of chopsticks.