Echizen Shikki Wood Couple Chopsticks Six Gourds

Product Information

• Brand:Echizen Shikki
• Model:EZ-18
• Material:Chopsticks: Natural wood, lacquer coating, Chopstick rests: Wood meal and phenolic resin moulded together, urethane coating
• Product type:Couple Chopsticks
• Country of origin:Japan
• Dimensions (approx):235 x 8 mm, 220 x 8 mm, Chopstick rest: 51 x 11 x 11 mm
• Item weight (approx):100 g
• Shipping weight (approx):200 g

Key Features

• Set of chopsticks and chopstick rests for couples.
• The image of six gourds is considered as a good luck symbol of good health.

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.