Kanshitsu - Chopsticks - Black

Kanshitsu - Chopsticks - Black

Description:

kanshitsu, (Japanese: “dry lacquer”), technique of Japanese sculpture and decorative arts in which a figure or vessel is fashioned with many layers of hemp cloth soaked with lacquer, the surface details being subsequently modelled with a mixture of lacquer, sawdust, powdered clay stone, and other materials.

~ History of Japanese Chopsticks Culture ~

It is estimated that the Japanese started using chopsticks sometime between the Yayoi period and the Asuka period (3rd to 7th century). In the 7th century, envoys to China were entertained with a meal using chopsticks. Therefore, when the envoys came to Japan, they followed China and ate with chopsticks, which is thought to have been the beginning of the spread of chopsticks. Eventually, chopsticks gradually spread among the common people and evolved in their unique way in Japan.

※ Due to the natural material, there are slight individual differences in color and shape. We hope you enjoy the texture of the wood.

Origin: Japan

Length: 9 inche

Material: Natural wood, polyester urethane coating

Style# 60190090