Eight Out of Ten Lacquered Chopsticks in Japan Come From One Small Town

Tokyo Weekender ·
Japan

A pair of Wakasa lacquered chopsticks are immediately recognizable for their intricate patterns. Depending on the artisan’s design, you might see shimmering ribbons of mother-of-pearl, delicate flecks of crushed eggshell or bold geometric undertones of red, yellow and gold gleaming across a dark, polished surface. Originating in Fukui Prefecture’s Obama Bay during the Edo period, […] The post…

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