Sakana Midori

Lacquer type: urushi

Dimensions:
22.5cm x 0.8cm
8.9in x 0.3in

Chopsticks made in Japan

This traditional chopsticks have a round black top with cute green fishes, sakana midori in Japanese, drawn on it.
This pair of chopstick is also available with a red top.

Japanese urushi lacquer is made from the sap of the urushi tree, a tradition dating back to the Jomon period (6000BC).
Laquered objects (Shikki) are sensitive to a direct exposure to sunlight. These products cannot be used in microwaves and cannot be washed in dishwasher. Urushi products should be quickly dried  after washing.