Kurabi Moniri Tanabata Kazari | Washi Paper Wrapped | Wooden Hand Made

This is truly a beautiful pair of chopsticks. A collaboration between the Kurabi series of chopsticks from Kawai, and 'Haibara', a reknowned Japanese washi (Japanese paper) brand in Tokyo, it has been hand crafted using washi paper around its handles. In this design, the washi paper features a 'tanabata' theme. Tanabata is a festival in Japan, where one of the customs is to write wishes and poems on colourful strips of paper and hung as ornaments on branches of bamboo. It is said to symbolize resilience and convey the messages to the gods. If you are after an elegant and unique pair of chopsticks which combines Japanese craftsmanship with art, then this is the perfect pair. Product details Hand made in Japan Length of chopsticks: 23cm Chopsticks weight: 20g Chopsticks material: Natural wood wrapped in washi paper and coated Product care Dishwasher safe, but recommend to handwash Recommend to hand wash with soft sponge, no hard scrubbers to prevent damage to coating For best care, wipe dry after washing, and then air dry Do not soak in water Do not leave out in direct sunlight as colours may fade