Bamboo chopsticks, white bamboo, lacquered, 22.5cm

These thin chopsticks take advantage of the flexible strength of bamboo. The bamboo is grown in the bamboo forests of Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, and is finished with lacquer. I had been looking for chopsticks that were thin and light, and made of natural materials for both the body and the finish, since they would touch the mouth. Wooden chopsticks tend to be thick and chunky. If they were made too thin, they could warp, and you would need to use a hard, heavy wood, which made them difficult to hold. They were also expensive. With lacquer-coated chopsticks, some genuine lacquer chopsticks have more than half their volume made up of lacquer. This also made them heavy. After continuing my search, I finally found bamboo chopsticks. Bamboo is a strong and flexible material. It can be split into very thin strips along the direction of the fibers. It also has a unique flexibility that makes it easy to pick food from. Kyoto craftsmen grow bamboo in the bamboo groves of Nagaokakyo, cut it down, dry it in the sun for a long period of time, shave it, and finish it with lacquer. The chopsticks are square in shape, but as you go towards the tips, they become thinner and thinner, something that would be difficult to achieve with wood. The corners are chamfered, so they don't feel rough when you hold them. The wood is thoroughly dried at the material stage, and after it is sawn and split, it is dried under heat. When sawing, chopsticks are always paired together so that if any movement occurs due to changes in temperature and humidity, they will move in the same direction, reducing interference with use. Warping can occur during production, such as during the heat process, so if this occurs, the other chopstick is removed from the chopsticks. This is a very tedious process of selection and work, but it ensures that the tips of the chopsticks fit together perfectly, resulting in a pair of beautiful chopsticks that can be used for a long time. The chopsticks made in this way are finally given a finish with lacquer, which blends with the color of the lacquer to give them a deep luster and color. The lacquer finish makes the chopsticks more resistant to water and oil, making them much easier to handle than chopsticks without a coating. Made from simple natural materials such as bamboo and lacquer, you can use it with confidence. The chopsticks are particularly thin and lightweight. Another great thing about the square chopsticks is that they don't roll around. Also, because bamboo is flexible, it's easy to pick up soft foods like tofu and small beans. Two types: "White Bamboo" and "Smoked Bamboo" Available in two sizes: 22.5cm and 24cm There is. White bamboo is finished with the outer skin of the bamboo left on. This outer skin has the property of repelling water and oil, and only one of the four sides is thin and remains the color of the bamboo skin. Smoked bamboo is made from smoked bamboo. Unlike white bamboo, the outer skin is not left on all four sides and all four sides are shaved in the same way, so the color is the same on all four sides. As a general guideline, 22.5cm is said to be for women and 24cm is for men, but please choose according to your preference. ▼Related works PINT Chopsticks and chopstick rests https://jp.pinkoi.com/store/hashi-qiao?category=13&subcategory=1315 *The iron chopstick rests in the photo are not included in the set. 【size】 22.5cm Thickness: 1.8mm at tip, 8mm at back 【material】 Bamboo Nagaokakyo, Kyoto Prefecture [Painting finish] Wipe lacquer [Handling Instructions] - There is no problem with strength within the scope of everyday use, but please be careful when putting heavy loads or strain on it. ・Please avoid soaking the product. ・Please avoid using a hard brush to clean the product as this may scratch off the lacquer coating. - After washing with water, wipe off any moisture with a cloth. ・Please avoid exposing the product to direct sunlight for long periods of time as this may cause warping or cracking.