Chopsticks with shell inlay that fit comfortably in your hand and blend into your daily life.
Because they are items you use every day, choose ones you love.
Recommended as gifts or commemorative items.
"Zogan" (inlay) is a traditional Japanese decorative technique where a pattern is shaped and then embedded.
Shell inlay, in particular, is a beautiful and delicate craft that combines splendor and elegance.
About Shell Inlay
The rich luster of the nacreous layer is applied to ebony wood*, which has a moist sheen, and walnut, which is used for high-end furniture.
The charm of shell inlay is how its appearance changes depending on the angle of the light.
Shell inlay is, as the name suggests, a technique where "shell" is "shaped" into various forms and "embedded" into wood.
A carving is made in the wood base according to the motif, and the nacreous layer from the inside of the seashell is shaped into the same motif and fitted precisely.
*All products are made in Iwate.
Raden, a decorative technique often used for lacquerware, is a similar method, but we have refined these traditional techniques into our own unique skills.
This is because we at Yumekobo primarily handle small daily necessities. For chopsticks, this means embedding intricate patterns into a width of approximately 9mm.
Excerpt from Yumekobo Description
Care Instructions for Chopsticks
As all shell inlay chopsticks are made from natural solid wood, they may warp or discolor due to environmental factors such as humidity, dryness, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, or fluorescent lights.
They are not compatible with dishwashers, dryers, open flames, boiling water, microwaves, or ovens.
Soaking for extended periods or scrubbing with the abrasive side of a sponge can cause the coating or inlay to peel or wear away.
Please wash with the soft side of a sponge or a cloth, and wipe dry with a kitchen towel.
Ebony chopsticks / 22.5cm
Purpleheart / 21.5cm
Gift box / 7x27x1.7cm
Made in Japan
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