Lacquered

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...

This chopstick is an artistic sensation! Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen apply multiple layers of lacquer to each chopstick and depending on the style, may also incorporate small pieces of shell or mother of pearl to enhance the design. The final design of the chopsticks comes from how the lacquer coatings are carved...

The Wakasa Daikan Japanese chopsticks are 9 inches in length with carving that creates indented scallops on 2 sides and creates vertical striping down the other 2 sides. Beautiful colors of black, red, gold and orange design. Made in Japan. These Japanese chopsticks are elegantly crafted! Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period....

This chopstick is beautifully chic! Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen apply multiple layers of lacquer to each chopstick and depending on the style, may also incorporate small pieces of shell or mother of pearl to enhance the design. The final design of the chopsticks comes from how the lacquer coatings are carved in...

This chopstick is beautifully chic! Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen apply multiple layers of lacquer to each chopstick and depending on the style, may also incorporate small pieces of shell or mother of pearl to enhance the design. The final design of the chopsticks comes from how the lacquer coatings are carved in...

The Wakasa Kai Japanese chopsticks are 9 inches in length with beautiful designs in golds and greens on black accented by mother of pearl and eggshell. The designs are in the top 3 inches of the handle end of the lacquered chopstick and the tips are textured. Made in Japan. Beautifully crafted! Each Japanese-style black chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan,...

Add these sparkly gold chopsticks to your collection! Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen apply multiple layers of lacquer to each chopstick and depending on the style, may also incorporate small pieces of shell or mother of pearl to enhance the design. The final design of the chopsticks comes from how the lacquer...

Elegantly crafted, one of our favorites! Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen apply multiple layers of lacquer to each chopstick and depending on the style, may also incorporate small pieces of shell or mother of pearl to enhance the design. The final design of the chopsticks comes from how the lacquer coatings are carved...

Deep Red Chopsticks with Black Striping. These extra long Japanese style chopsticks are 9-3/4 inches long with smooth tips and blended profile handle. Made in China. These will not fit standard length boxes or sleeves.

Simply elegant, hand lacquered wood, black and red soy sauce dish. A perfect complement to any traditional table setting. The soy dish is round, 2-7/8 inches in diameter. Chinese made wooden ramekin.

Hand lacquered wooden carved soy dish with a built in chopsticks rest! The smooth and elegant finish is red lacquer rubbed away to show the underlying black lacquer contrast. The soy dish is oval shaped about 3 inches by 2 inches. Made in China.

The Peacock Zome Japanese Wakasa chopsticks have fine streaks of teal, silver, gold and maroon (colors of the peacock!) over beautiful black chopstick bodies. They are 9-1/8 inches in length, are dishwasher safe, and have textured square tips. Made in Japan.

Striking greens on black Wakasa chopsticks design! Wakasa Shinryoku chopsticks are very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen apply multiple layers of lacquer to each chopstick and depending on the style, may also incorporate small pieces of shell or mother of pearl to enhance the design. The final design of the Wakasa Shinryoku chopsticks come...

Dishwasher safe! Each Shinonome Wakasa chopstick is a nicely paired black lacquer with mother of pearl combined with medium lightly lacquered wood chopsticks. The handle end is carved to a blunt point. Chopsticks are 9 inches in length. Black lacquer chopsticks made in Japan.

Deep tan, red and white layers of lacquer with mother of pearl centers on black gloss lacquered chopsticks. Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen apply multiple layers of lacquer to each chopstick and depending on the style, may also incorporate small pieces of shell or mother of pearl to enhance the design. The final...

This chopstick is an elegantly crafted! The Wakasa Taikan Japanese chopsticks are 9 inches in length with carving that creates indented scallops on 2 sides and creates vertical striping down the other 2 sides. Beautiful colors and hues of reds, gold and orange design. Made in Japan. Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen...

These lacquered chopsticks are elegantly crafted! The Wakasa Takao Japanese chopsticks are 9 inches in length with carving that creates vertical striping down the sides. Beautiful colors and hues of reds, gold and orange design. Made in Japan. Each of these Japanese-style chopsticks are very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen apply multiple...

This chopstick is an elegantly crafted! Look carefully in the photo to see the deep red scallops and stripes in the black lacquer finish. The Wakasa Mame Tsuishu Black Japanese chopsticks are 9 inches in length with carving that creates deep red scallops on 2 sides and vertical striping down the other 2 sides. Beautiful black and deep red form a striking design. Made in Japan. Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the...

This chopstick is an elegantly crafted! The Wakasa Wakaba Black Japanese Chopsticks are 9 inches in length with carving that creates scallops on 2 sides and vertical striping down the other 2 sides. Beautiful black with green and tan scallops and stripes design. Made in Japan. Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen apply...

This chopstick is an elegantly crafted! The Wakasa Takachijo Black Japanese chopsticks are 9 inches in length with carving that creates vertical striping down the sides. Beautiful colors of black, red and tan design. Each chopstick is very labor intensive and can contain up to 50+ layers of lacquer. Wakasa nuri hashi - made in the Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, since the Edo period. Craftsmen apply multiple layers of lacquer to each chopstick and depending on...

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

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.

Amazing Wakasa Woodgrain Onyx chopsticks. Following the Wakasa style, these chopsticks are made of black and white lacquer layers representing a wood grain design. A glossy finishing layer is laid throughout the handle, with a textured lacquer on the tip for easy handling of food. Running at 9inches in length, these are handmade in Japan and also dishwasher safe!

Elegant white sakura bamboo chopsticks custom engraved with your personalized message. 9 inches long. Engraved bamboo chopsticks are made in China and personalized in the United States.  View Font Choices | View Kanji Choices | View Graphic Choices Engraved chopsticks offer an elegant method of personalizing chopsticks. Personalize with up to 2 different lines text with or without a kanji symbol. Perfect for weddings, corporate promotions and events, parties and more! A perfect compliment...

The Nami Makura Wakasa chopsticks are elegantly carved with small scallops down the handle and a tensoge bevel at the end. A classic shibui chopstick handmade, carved and lacquered, with every pair slightly unique. 9-1/8 inches long. Smooth tips. Made in Japan.

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 Shien Wakasa Chopsticks are a modern interpretation of Wakasa craftsmanship. Beautiful deep sparkling blue ripples with mother of pearl accesnts, replicate the view of the ocean waters. Gloss black handles with clear matte finished, slightly textured tips. Very handsome Japanese chopsticks. 9-1/8 inches long. Made in Japan.

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.

A traditional white and blue floral pattern on a Japanese bamboo chopstick. Well made and inexpensive. The tips are grooved for better handling of food. Chopsticks are 9 inches long and made in Japan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 unique Shoku Arai Sakura Wakasa chopsticks have layers of black, white and brown lacquer and resin, carved away to show ringed ovals and stiping. Adorned with shimmery gold foil sakura (cherry) blossoms. Dishwasher safe for easy care. 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.

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.

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. ...

The Tenmaru Zhu Wakasa Chopsticks are the most subtly decorated chopsticks. Initially they appear to be black chopsticks. However in the sun and under bright light, you realize they have brilliant red and black striping under a translucent black finish. It's almost like the elven writing on the one ring to rule them all that is only visible when heated in fire. Dishwasher safe for easy care. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of...

We brought back an old favorite. The Tenmaru Japanese chopsticks are an elegant pair of dishwasher safe dark wood chopsticks with rings of silver glitter on the handle. A nice and relatively inexpensive pair of chopsticks with easy care. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. 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.

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...

The Amamaru Juju Wakasa Chopsticks have alternating layers of black and orange resin, then carved to reveal the incredible colors and design. The chopsticks are polished to a satin sheen. The Amamaru Juju chopsticks are dishwasher safe for easy care. These are too long to fit any of our chopstick boxes, however they do fit our long chopstick sleeve. Chopsticks are 9.375 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay. ...

A glitter lovers' dream! The Kairou Ocean Wakasa Chopsticks are decorated with shimmering green and blue glitter, along with mother of pearl, that depicts the ocean waters. Flamboyant and beautiful. They are dishwasher safe for easy care. Chopsticks are 9.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

Beautiful satin black and red Shiranui Wakasa chopsticks have layers of resin carved away to show interesting patterns of color. Chopsticks are 9.0 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

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.

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.