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. The chopsticks have a base of Malas wood (Homalium tomentosum), harvested in Indonesia. The handle is coated with Acrylic and the tip in natural Urushi lacquer finish. Chopsticks are shorter 8.125 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.