Indigo blue wooden baguettes ⋅ kawai

Indigo blue is considered one of Japan’s traditional colors. Its earliest traces date back to the 8th century, when it was used to color Buddhist effigies. The Japanese rediscovered it in the 17th century, when it was widely used to color Japanese prints from the ukiyo-e movement.

Located in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, Kawai Co., Ltd. has been making traditional chopsticks since 1943, preserving the art of wakasa nuri with rigor and creativity. With a remarkable share of the national market for lacquered chopsticks, the company celebrates local craftsmanship while modernizing it through diverse collections designed for every generation. It is committed to sharing Japanese chopstick culture far beyond Japan by combining ancestral know-how, contemporary design, and impeccable quality.

lacquer-finished bamboo