THE Chopsticks Colour:Black the material has distinct front

the material has distinct front and back sides

The light of chochin (traditional paper lanterns) has illuminated Japanese homes through the ages

The distinctive igusa fragrance and charming appearance make it something you'll happily display even when not in use

These are Nakagawa's original lacquerware bowls that use natural urushi lacquer yet can be washed in a dishwasher

We've created a pure copper cold sake cup that preserves the perfect drinking temperature until the very last sip

THE Chopsticks Colour:Black the material has distinct frontJapan's oldest surviving chopsticks date from the late Yayoi period and were originally sacred implements for offering food to the gods. Unlike today's familiar paired design, these early chopsticks were fashioned from a single thin piece of bamboo, folded in half. Whilst there are various theories, the bamboo radical in the kanji for "chopsticks" () is said to reflect this ancient bamboo heritage. Drawing from this history and functional reasoning,