Yellow wooden chopsticks from kerria ⋅ Kawai

In the Kokinshû (Collection of Japanese poems of yesterday and today; 905), the kerria flower is described as heralding the end of spring, as it blooms after plum, cherry and wisteria. At the time, kerria yellow was the preferred yellow color of the nobility.

Located in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, Kawai Co., Ltd. has been making traditional chopsticks since 1943, perpetuating the art of wakasa nuri with exacting standards and creativity. With a remarkable national market share in lacquered chopsticks, the company promotes local craftsmanship while modernizing it through a range of products designed for all generations. The company is committed to promoting the culture of Japanese chopsticks far beyond Japan, combining ancestral know-how, contemporary design and impeccable quality.

bamboo lacquer finish