Wakasa Japanese Lacquer Chopsticks

Unique striped resin Wakasa chopsticks with layers of red and white. These chopsticks are slightly narrower than most with a square handle. 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.

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 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. ...

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 greens 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 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.

Elegant dark wood Japanese Wakasa chopsticks with sparkling gloss black handles. Extra thick handles with textured tips. Chopsticks are 9-1/4 inches long. Made in Japan.

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.

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.

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.

Amazing Wakasa chopsticks with an unusual carved pattern exposing multi-colored layers of lacquer. Under the gloss black outer surface, the Madara Nishiki Wakasa chopsticks have layers of red, orange, yellow and gray, exposed through wavy interlocking grooves. These Japanese chopsticks have round handles and smooth tips. 9 inches long. Handcrafted in Japan.

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 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 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.

Beautiful iridescent rainbow sakura petals decorate these gloss black Wakasa chopsticks. Dishwasher safe. Chopsticks are 9-1/8 inches long with textured tips. Made in Japan.

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.

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.

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.

Unique striped resin Wakasa chopsticks with layers of black and white. These chopsticks are slightly narrower than most with a square handle. 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.

The graceful Shizuku Wakasa Japanese Chopsticks have a nice 'leaves' mother of pearl inlay in the sleek gloss black handles. The tips are natural wood. Dishwasher safe for easy care. A nice and tasteful style. These are too long to fit our chopstick boxes but do fit our long chopstick sleeve. Chopsticks are 9.25 inches long with lightly textured tips. Hand made in Obama, Japan on the shores of Wakasa Bay.

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.

These elegant Wakasa chopsticks have small 'drops' of mother of pearl embedded into the gloss black finish. Perfect for a black tie night on the town or a bowl of ramen at the kitchen table. Chopsticks are 9.25 inches long with non-gloss, naturally textured square 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.

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...

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

Amazing black Wakasa chopsticks with a blue kagayaki design. Kagayaki means light, sparkle, radiance in Japanese. Reminds us of shimmering water. Chopsticks have a gently scalloped surface, textured tips, are 9 inches long and made in Japan. Packaged in a nice clear gift box.

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....

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

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,...

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...

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.

These black chopsticks are exquisite! The Wakasa Kuzuryu Japanese chopsticks are 9 inches in length with beautiful designs in golds, reds and greens accented by mother of pearl and eggshell on black. Textured tips for easy handling. 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 multiple layers of lacquer to...

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...

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.

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...