Japanese Heritage Set of 5 Wooden Chopstick Pairs

This set of five wooden chopstick pairs brings a little of Japan's heritage to the table, with every pair topped by its own bright illustration. One pair shows a beckoning cat beneath Mount Fuji and a red sun on yellow and sky blue, another a girl in a kimono among red blossoms on blue, and a third a red daruma on lime green. The last two set a playful white figure against deep pink and red, and a small figure beside a striped tower against dark green. Each top reads JAPAN in small letters above the illustration, and a cream band of printed characters sits where the design meets the plain wood. Every chopstick is 22.6cm long and 0.8cm across at its squared top, tapering to a fine point for picking up rice and noodles.

With five pairs, the set lays a table for a family supper or a few friends, and because no two designs match, everyone can keep track of their own pair through the meal. They suit noodles, ramen, sushi, dumplings and stir fries, whether you have cooked from scratch or brought a takeaway home. The cheerful colours brighten a busy family kitchen or a calm dining room, and they make an easy, colourful gift.

Each chopstick is made from schima wood, with the illustrated top printed in colour and the lower length left natural, smooth and pale, so you eat with plain wood. As with any wooden utensil, we would wash them by hand in warm soapy water, never leave them soaking and dry them straight away, which keeps both the wood and the prints looking their best. Set them out beside a few small dipping bowls for a relaxed noodle night, or give the set in its slim windowed box as a ready-made present.

How long are these chopsticks?

Each chopstick is 22.6cm long and 0.8cm across at its squared top, tapering down to a fine point at the eating end.

What are the chopsticks made of?

They are made from schima wood, with a colourful printed illustration on the top section and plain natural wood along the rest of the length.

How many pairs come in the set?

The set holds five pairs, and each pair carries a different illustration, so everyone at the table can tell their own pair apart.

What designs are on the chopsticks?

There is a beckoning cat with Mount Fuji, a girl in a kimono among blossoms, a red daruma, a playful white figure and a small figure beside a striped tower.

How should I clean wooden chopsticks?

As with any wooden utensil, we suggest washing them by hand in warm soapy water and drying them straight away rather than leaving them to soak.

Would these chopsticks make a good gift?

Yes, the five bright designs sit together in a slim box with a window, which makes them an easy and colourful present to give.