Shell Inlay

These black Japanese chopsticks are exquisite! 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 of the black chopsticks and depending on the style, may also incorporate small pieces of shell or mother of pearl to enhance the design. The final design of these Japanese chopsticks come from how...

Beautifully crafted! Each of these black 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 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 these Japanese-style black chopsticks comes from...

Exotic multi colored Japanese chopsticks with inlaid shell. Built-up layers of colors of paint and lacquer are rubbed through to reveal the different colors and patterns. A painstaking process that takes many weeks to complete each pair. Length is 8-3/4 inches long. Chopsticks have smooth tips with a rounded red end. Made in Japan.

Beautiful classic Thai style chopsticks made of ebony wood with three dots of oyster shell on the side and one at the end, on each chopstick. Made in Thailand. 9-3/4 inches long.

Ebony Hourglass Chopsticks with one Oyster Shell Dot each side and shell crown. These chopsticks are are 9-3/4 inches long with smooth tips and square ends. A beautiful and unique chopstick, a perfect addition for your collection! Made in Vietnam.

Amazingly beautiful oval chopstick rest made of a base of oyster shell and topped with bands of polished brown shell. About 1.625 by 1.375 inches round. Made in Vietnam.

Pretty iridescent polished pink oyster shell chopstick rest in an oval shape with slightly scalloped or indented top. About 1.5 by 1.25 inches round. Made in Vietnam.

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...