Square-cut Rosewood Chopsticks (Set of Two!)
Tofu and vegetables are difficult to eat with chopsticks. This amazingly unique invention, recently featured on a popular Japanese television program, makes it easy to lift tofu from any bowl or plate. These chopsticks feature a truly original square design and are hand-painted and lacquered for superior shine. And although tofu is these chopsticks’ specialty, they are versatile and can be used for other food. Makes for a fun and original gift.
Details include:
The special square shaped ends in combination with Japanese lacquer make lifting tofu (and any other food for that matter!) EASY from any bowl or plate.
Fits comfortably in the hand of the user, extremely well balanced.
Slightly thicker made from rosewood.
Length: 21cm (8.2″)
Preferably hand-wash, although dishwasher safe
Set comes with a hand-carved wood chopstick stand.
Handmade smoked bamboo carrying mat available (highly recommended).
Remarkable craftsmanship. A pair of chopsticks designed to last a lifetime.
For each order you will receive TWO PAIRS of Chopsticks. So if you select 3 as your quantity, you will receive 6 pairs of chopsticks!
How the chopsticks are made:
- Cut the carefully selected wood to the desired size. The wood used is either imported rosewood.
- Shave the wood using a specially designed plain from the Edo period (1603-1867). The artist rotates and gently shears each chopstick countless number of times until it reaches a preferred state.
- Once a group of chopsticks are created, they are dampened and spun together to create a unified length.
- With approximately seven chopsticks laid side-by-side in one hand, the craftsman polishes the chopsticks into their final shape.
- The chopsticks are polished again and laid to dry naturally under the sun for 1 day.
- A final polish and buff is applied, thus delivering a distinguished shine that helps to preserve the wood. With time, the chopstick will “age” gracefully and beautifully.