Kawai KURABI Carving Black - Chopsticks

• Set of two Kurabi Navy Chopsticks
• Size: 24cm
• Material: Natural Wood 
• Colour: Carving Black
• Timeless Japanese Design
• Hand Painted and finished with polyester or lacquer coatings
• Handmade in Obama City, Japan

The KURABI range stands as a beautiful bridge between the centuries-old craft of the lacquered chopstick and the demands of contemporary dining life. Crafted by Kawai Co., Ltd., situated in Obama City in Fukui Prefecture — the very heart of the young “Wakasa-nuri” lacquer-chopstick industry which commands around 80 % of Japan’s lacquered chopstick market — this collection embodies both legacy and modernity.

Historically, chopsticks in Japan evolved from simple cooking utensils to objects of ritual and fine dining. The region of Wakasa became renowned for its lacquered chopsticks, where artisans applied successive layers of lacquer, sometimes embedding shell pieces, polishing and finishing to a refined form. 

The range offers a breadth of options — from the full colour palette (Green, Light Green, Light Pink, Yellow, Brown, Grey, Navy, Pink) to monochrome Black/White, to square-profile versions for a different tactile dimension. Some sets are tailored as gifts, packaged in wooden boxes, two‐pair sets (e.g., Navy & Pink), or special variants emphasizing lacquer coating. With lengths around 23 cm, they are sized for adult dining, with careful attention to balance and finish.

The KURABI Chopsticks range presents an accessible entry into Japan’s lacquered chopstick tradition — handcrafted in the renowned region of Obama, harnessing Kawai’s planning and manufacturing strength — and offers utilitarian performance (durability, colour-finish, dishwasher-friendly in many models) married with aesthetic elegance. Whether you’re selecting a singular pair in your colour of choice, or gifting a beautifully boxed set, the KURABI range delivers both heritage and everyday luxury.

Handling precautions

• After use, wash promptly with warm or cold water and wipe with a soft cloth.
• There is a risk of deformation or discoloration, so please store away from direct sunlight.
• Due to the nature of the lacquer, please avoid using scrubbing brushes or abrasive powder.
• Avoid using near fire or in hot water.
• Avoid using in microwave ovens or ovens.
• Avoid using in dishwashers.

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