Handmade Chopsticks and Handcrafted Artisan Chopsticks

A beautiful pair of Akatsuki handmade Wakasa chopsticks with a hexagon shape presented wonderfully in a nice lightwood gift box. The chopsticks are deep red and black with gold specks. Chopsticks are 9.25 inches long with textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay. The box is 10.125 x 1.875 x .75 inches.

The Aya Nishiki Black Wakasa Chopsticks are beautiful dark wood chopsticks with handles decorated with mother of pearl, gold foil, layers of colored lacquer (red, green) and mineral specks, all embedded in a gloss black finish. These long chopsticks do not fit any of our chopstick boxes. Our long webbing sleeve is a good choice. Chopsticks are 9.75 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay. ...

Wonderful hand-painted Wakasa chopsticks with swirls of golds and black over dark wood chopsticks with black tips. Every pair is unique and full of life. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

Wonderful hand-painted Wakasa chopsticks with swirls of reds and golds over dark wood chopsticks with black tips. Every pair is unique and full of life. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

These Japanese Wakasa chopsticks have bright crimson red over metallic gold painted handles, with gold showing through along the corners of the handles. Square shaped tips and handles. Chopsticks are 9-1/8 inches long with textured tips. Made in Japan.

Serene Wakasa chopsticks with a long strip of mother of pearl decorating the gloss black lacquered handle. Very elegant and just enough shimmer. Chopsticks are 9.25 inches long with naturally textured non-gloss square tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay. Packaged in a clear plastic packet.

Serene Wakasa chopsticks with a long strip of mother of pearl decorating the gloss red lacquered handle. Very elegant and just enough shimmer. Chopsticks are 8.5 inches long with naturally textured non-gloss square tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay. Packaged in a clear plastic packet.

Stunningly beautiful handmade Wakasa chopsticks. Translucent rich red lacquer over gold foil with mother of pearl and diagonal bands of shells and minerals. Naturally heat and water resistant. Truly amazing looking chopsticks that look better in real life than in a photo. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

These are some of the most highly handcrafted Japanese chopsticks. About 20 layers of real lacquer made from the Sumac tree (not modern petroleum lacquer) are used. Each layer is applied and then almost sanded bare to make a fine finish. Then the next layer and so forth until the exquisite finish is achieved. This process takes about 2 months. A rare and truly wonderful piece of handmade art. Round rough hewn profile handle. Rough hewn tips. 9.25 inches long. Handmade in Japan. Chopstick...

These are some of the most highly handcrafted Japanese chopsticks. We have not been able to get these handmade lacquered Wakasa chopsticks in the US for several years but for a short while here they are again. About 20 layers of real lacquer made from the Sumac tree (not modern petroleum lacquer) are used. Each layer is applied and then almost sanded bare to make a fine finish. Then the next layer and so forth until the exquisite finish is achieved. This process takes about 2 months. A rare...

A beautiful pair of Takumi brand Hosomi Madara Wakasa chopsticks presented exquisitely in a nice lightwood gift box. The chopsticks have layers of black and red lacquer along with gold foil and egg shell decoration. The chopsticks are dishwasher safe for easy care and durability. The Hosomi Madara Wakasa chopsticks are 9.25 inches long and have smooth tips. The box is 10.125 x 1.875 x .75 inches. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

The Kai-Koji Wakasa chopsticks have bands of thick encrusted mother of pearl over a gloss black finish. These graceful, elegant Japanese chopsticks are 9-1/8 inches long and have textured tips. Dishwasher safe. Handmade in Japan.

Hand made Wakasa chopsticks with incredible translucent red lacquer over gold foil finish. Adorned with mother of pearl, shell and minerals add amazing colors and richness. More beautiful in person than a photo can ever convey. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

This most exquisite pair of black Wakasa chopsticks has layers of lacquer, gold foil, mother of pearl, and flecks of egg shell and other elements to create amazing rings of vibrant color and excitement. Naturally heat and water resistant makes for a durable pair of chopsticks. A true work of art. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

We brought back an old favorite. Elegant and beautiful design featuring squares of mother of pearl surrounded by gloss black lacquer, with natural wood tips. These Wakasa chopsticks are dishwasher safe for easy care. Chopsticks are 9.25 inches long with smooth tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

The Nokutan Wakasa Chopsticks are an unusual take on Wakasa craftsmanship. Five gloss hues of slightly iridescent earth tones overlay a satin rust color chopstick. A graceful, understated elegant design. These handmade Japanese chopsticks are 9-1/8 inches long with textured tips. Made in Japan.

The Oboro Shimmering Waters Wakasa chopsticks have subtle sparkling hand-painted colors of blues, greens and gold, dotted with mother of pearl. Finished with a gloss urethane protective finish. It was impossible for us to capture the beautiful, subtle sparkling colors in our photo. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with smooth, square tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

Two stunning pairs of Rime Takumi Shell Wakasa chopsticks presented exquisitely in a nice lightwood gift box. The chopsticks are filled with glitter and bands of mother of pearl shell. This is a couples set with a longer 9.125 inch blue/green pair and a shorter 8.25 inch purple/red pair of chopsticks. Textured tips. The box is 10.125 x 2.875 x .75 inches. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

Stunning, amazing artistry. Incredible Wakasa chopsticks with translucent red lacquer over pearlescent silver. Adorned with gold foil, large pieces of mother of pearl, egg shell and minerals. These are the chopsticks Liberace would have used. Chopsticks are shorter 8.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

Stunning, amazing artistry. Incredible Wakasa chopsticks with translucent blue lacquer over pearlescent white. Adorned with gold foil, large pieces of mother of pearl, egg shell and minerals. These are the chopsticks Liberace would have used. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay. Now available in a shorter, red Seiji Kai Iri.

The Seiun Wakasa chopsticks have a multitude of layers of lacquer and resin to make this incredible pattern. Yellow, black, red, green and brown layers make a most unique coloring. Naturally heat and water resistant. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

Elegant chopsticks that embody serenity. The Tenka Akebono Wakasa chopsticks are black and dark red layered showing beautiful streaks of subtle color. There's a Tensoge angled bevel at the handle end. The handles have an almost octagon shape. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

Gorgeous sparkling blue frost Wakasa chopsticks with mother of pearl inlay. Stunningly beautiful chopsticks. Natural dark wood base with textured tips. These dishwasher safe chopsticks are 9 inches long and lovingly hand made in Japan.

Gorgeous sparkling pink frost Wakasa chopsticks with mother of pearl inlay. Stunningly beautiful chopsticks. Natural dark wood base with textured tips. These dishwasher safe chopsticks are 8.25 inches long and lovingly hand made in Japan.

A dark wood chopstick with a sleek black handle. The textured tip allows for easy handling of food. Adorned with a rectangular blue mother of pearl on both sides. These chopsticks are 9 inches in length. Made in Japan

Gorgeous Wakasa traditional layered lacquered chopsticks. Black with layers of deep orange and tan. Every pair is hand made. Chopsticks are 9 inches long. Made in Japan.

Gloss black Wakasa Japanese chopsticks with swirls of deep red. The deep red design follows the Mingei movement; A folk craftstyle founded by Yanagi Sōetsu, where the beauty of art is found in ordinary life. The Wakasa Mingei Tsuishu chopsticks are 9 inches in length with textured tips for easy handling. Handmade in Japan.