Lacquered Hinoki Chopsticks Set
ひのき漆箸5膳組み
A set of high-quality chopsticks made of hinoki wood and coated in urushi.
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This set of 5 pairs of chopsticks are made of hinoki wood, a species of cypress native to Japan. Hinoki, Japanese cypress is widely used as building material for houses, as well as furnitures and tools due to its innate antibacterial and insect repelling properties. For added resilience and elegance, these chopsticks are coated with a fine layer of urushi, a sap derived from the Japanese lacquer tree. From furniture to kitchen items such as bowls, cups and plates, urushi is often used as a varnish on household objects providing an extra protective layer that not only protects them but gives them a distinctive aesthetic look.
Not microwave or dishwasher safe.
Dry thoroughly after washing.
Size: L22cm x W1 cm x H1 cm
Chūbu
The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.
