Chopsticks - Kuwa

Hinamori Meiboku Miyazaki, Kyushu, Japan

length 23.5 cm

“Many years are taken in drying the lumber naturally. Made from 300 year+ trees, which are cut down to preserve the continual, healthy growth within the Kirishima mountains natural park in Kyushu. The wood is gathered by our predecessor, who is a connoisseur of wood. We put our "Ki" into everything we do.”

The chopsticks (Hashi) have a natural beautiful wood grain and glossy color. They are dried naturally, to produce a close-grained, naturally water resistant wood, which helps to prevent mold.

Mulberry (kuwa) wood expresses romantic wisdom of "I love everything about her". It has long been planted in fields as a tree to ward off lightning. Mulberry wood has fine grains and floats in water. In China, it is considered sacred and is thought to bring good fortune.

・Wash with lukewarm or cold water before use. ・After use, wash with lukewarm water or room-temperature water as soon as possible and wipe with a soft cloth. ・To avoid risk of discoloration or deformation do not leave in direct sunlight ・Avoid using in a dish dryer or a microwave oven. ・Do not leave in water for an extended period of time. ・Please avoid using it for anything other than its intended use.