Product Information
- Brand:Echizen Shikki
- Model:EZ-22
- Material:Natural wood, lacquer coating
- Product type:Couple Chopsticks
- Country of origin:Japan
- Dimensions (approx):235 x 8 mm, 220 x 8 mm
- Item weight (approx):100 g
- Shipping weight (approx):200 g
Key Features
- Triangle shaped chopsticks come with chopstick rests. Mt. Fuji is a symbol of good luck in Japan.
- Makie lacquer artisans drew top edges of chopsticks individually to create an image of Mt. Fuji. Chopstick rests also have Mt. Fuji shapes using two types of wood.
Use & Care
- Do not use over direct heat, in a microwave, or in an oven. The lacquer coating might peel off. There are also risks of deformation and fire.
- Do not put it in the dishwasher.
- Do not soak in water for a long period of time. Wipe them using a soft cloth. Remove the oil stain in the warm water mixed with dishwashing liquid.
- Avoid using them in the fridge. Also avoid storing under direct sunlight or in an extremely dry place. These can cause the colors to fade.
- Stop using it when there is a crack, a chip, or a fissure. Also stop using when the painting or the lacquer peeled off.
Background
Echizen Shikki has a share of over 80% of the national market for professional-use lacquerware production. Sabae, a city in Fukui Prefecture, Echizen Shikki-producing area, has developed thanks to about 1500 years of traditional techniques. It is characterized by the production process, with each expert working in a division of labor. This leads to stable quality of lacquerware in terms of beauty and robustness, as well as high production capacity.
