These chopsticks are made using the "Nanako Lacquer" technique, a type of "Tsugaru Lacquerware," and are handcrafted by artisans at Ishioka Kogei, a Tsugaru Lacquerware specialty store in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Their sturdy, solid, and elegant appearance makes them a great gift for someone special.

What is Tsugaru lacquerware?
This is traditional lacquerware produced in the Tsugaru region, mainly in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. Along with Aizu lacquerware from Fukushima Prefecture and Wajima lacquerware from Ishikawa Prefecture, it was the first lacquerware in Japan to be designated as a traditional craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1975, and is still the only lacquerware in Aomori Prefecture to hold this designation.

■Nanako-nuri, a distinctive technique of Tsugaru lacquerware
It features a stylish Edo Komon-style pattern. After applying the colored lacquer for the pattern, rapeseeds are sown before it dries, and then scraped off with a spatula before it dries, creating a seed pattern all over the surface. After lightly sanding, the base colored lacquer is applied in layers, and finally sanded to finish, resulting in a beautiful pattern of fine, continuous seed patterns.

■Care for lacquered chopsticks
・Do not put in the dishwasher. There is a risk of deformation, discoloration, cracking, or breakage.
After use, avoid soaking in water or detergent for a long time. Remove dirt using a mild detergent and a soft sponge, rinse with hot or cold water, and then wipe with a soft cloth. This will help maintain the glossy surface for longer.
- Do not use steel scrubbers or cleansers containing abrasives.
-Store away from direct sunlight.

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