JAPANESE WAKASA LACQUER CHOPSTICKS | FROST MOON 22.5CM | TANAKAHASHI

Some everyday objects are made simply to serve a purpose. Others carry the beauty of how they were made.

Shimozuki — “Frost Moon” — belongs to the latter: a pair of traditional Wakasa lacquerware chopsticks created to be used every day, yet crafted with a level of detail that makes them feel anything but ordinary.

Made in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, the home of Wakasa lacquerware for over 400 years, their richly layered finish reflects the distinctive decorative tradition of Wakasa-nuri. Layers of lacquer are built up and carefully polished to reveal patterns and details concealed beneath the surface — a process that gives each piece its remarkable depth, lustre and character.

Despite their refined appearance, Shimozuki remains an object for everyday life. The layered lacquer finish helps protect the wooden body while creating a smooth, durable surface designed to age beautifully with use. Elegant enough to feel precious, yet practical enough to belong at the table every day, it represents a particularly Japanese idea of craftsmanship: beauty not simply to be admired, but to be lived with.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Brand
TANAKAHASHI

Country of origin
Made in Japan

Size
22.5cm

Material
Natural wood

Lacquer: Real lacquer

Care
To preserve its quality and finish, hand wash only.