{"product_id":"octagonal-ironwood-6-coats-couple-chopsticks","title":"Handcraft Octagonal Ironwood 6-Coat Couple Chopsticks (Edo Karaki Chopsticks)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo pairs of octagonal ironwood \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdo Karaki\u003c\/span\u003e chopsticks, made in Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA blend of traditional craftsmanship and the natural beauty of the precious ironwood (Tagayasan).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIronwood, named for its heavy and hard qualities reminiscent of an iron sword, features a black and reddish pattern in its heartwood, making it strong against the wind and highly durable, often used in construction and as a symbol of longevity. These woods are highly valued for their rarity and the restrictions on their export from their countries of origin, making them precious materials for chopsticks that offer a warm and comfortable grip, enhancing the dining experience by leveraging the natural characteristics of the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEdo Karaki Chopsticks, originating from Tokyo, are known for their durability and the warmth of the wood itself. Crafted by Tokyo's wood chopstick artisans and Kiso's lacquer craftsmen, each pair is meticulously hand-finished, pursuing both functionality and beauty. The artisans focus on ease of grip and picking up food, carefully shaping each chopstick from head to tip using a machine called a sander, relying on the sensation in their fingers. The lacquer, applied by craftsmen from Nagano Prefecture's Kiso area, is refined using only sunlight, resulting in a subdued gloss that becomes shinier over time. These chopsticks are a testament to the pursuit of craftsmanship, combining the skills of wood and lacquer artisans to create chopsticks that are not only durable but also convey the warmth of natural wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ironwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonger pair: 9.3 in (23.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter pair: 8 in (20.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: 10.2 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e× 2.2 × 0.8 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e26 × 5.5 × 2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse \u0026amp; care: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand wash recommended\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"川上商店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43340588613710,"sku":"01300102","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/8512\/6222\/files\/1_000000000146.jpg?v=1768769560","url":"https:\/\/motatabooks.com\/products\/octagonal-ironwood-6-coats-couple-chopsticks","provider":"Motata Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}