Sunlife Wakasa Kokeshi Japanese Lacquerware Chopsticks - 23cm
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What's included: a rigid gift box in plum-blossom pink with a washi-patterned band, tissue wrap to protect your pieces, and a gift invoice that lists the items without prices and carries your gift message. The gift box ships inside a plain outer carton. $4.90 per box.
How many boxes do you need?
| Items | Per box |
|---|---|
| Chopstick rests, sauce dishes, cups, small bowls (up to 12 cm) | up to 6 |
| Rice bowls, mugs, plates up to 20 cm, flasks | up to 4 |
| Plates 23–28 cm, ramen bowls, saucepans up to 18 cm | up to 2 |
| Donabe, wok, frypan, kettle, teapot, knife | 1 each |
| Sets (bowl sets, pair sets, gift sets) | 1 per set |
Not sure? Add one box and leave your gift message in the order note at checkout — we'll adjust the count before dispatch. Rice cookers and konro grills can't be wrapped.
Sunlife Wakasa Kokeshi Japanese Lacquerware Chopsticks - 23cm
A pair of Wakasa-nuri chopsticks from Sunlife, finished in black with a row of kokeshi dolls painted near the head. Wakasa-nuri is the decorated chopstick tradition of Obama in Fukui Prefecture, where Sunlife makes these.
The chopsticks have a rounded head (tenmaru) and taper to squared tips for a secure grip. At 23cm they suit most adult hands, and the hard-wearing coating means they can go in the dishwasher.
What's Included
- 1 x Sunlife Wakasa Kokeshi Japanese Lacquerware Chopsticks - 23cm
Key Features
- Kokeshi Design: Traditional kokeshi dolls in red and cream on a black ground.
- Natural Wood: Turned from natural wood, so grain and colour vary slightly from pair to pair.
- Dishwasher Safe: The polyester-urethane coating stands up to dishwasher use.
- Made in Japan: Produced in Obama, Fukui, the centre of Wakasa lacquered chopsticks.
Care & Maintenance
Dishwasher safe. Stand the chopsticks in the cutlery basket rather than laying them flat, and avoid abrasive scourers on the coated surface. Do not soak for long periods or use in the microwave.
About Wakasa Lacquerware
Wakasa-nuri is a lacquerware tradition from Obama in Fukui Prefecture, dating to the early Edo period. Today the region produces most of Japan's decorated chopsticks, from hand-inlaid urushi pieces to everyday dishwasher-safe pairs like this one.
Specifications
| Brand | Sunlife |
| Product Type | Japanese Chopsticks |
| Series | Tenmaru Yume Kokeshi |
| Colour | Black |
| Length | 23cm |
| Head / Tip | Rounded head, squared tips |
| Material | Natural wood with polyester-urethane coating |
| Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Microwave Safe | No |
| Country of Origin | Made in Japan (Obama, Fukui) |
Shipping with Care
- Origin: Shipped from our Sydney store.
- Speed: Sent within 1–2 business days.
- Carrier: Australia Post, with Express Post available at checkout.
- Packing: Securely packed and insured against damage in transit.
- Shipping: Free for orders over $99 (NSW) or $149 (rest of Australia).
- Returns: 30-day returns — shop with confidence.
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