{"product_id":"321205","title":"Chopsticks \/ Smoked Bamboo \/ Kochi-JPN 321205","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC01441-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48143\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are chopsticks made from smoked bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC01445.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48157 size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong bamboos, there is the vigorous and thick “Mōsō bamboo” and the slightly slender “Hachiku bamboo.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy placing these bamboos into a high-pressure steamer or into a charcoal kiln used for making charcoal, a uniquely rich character is brought out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our shop, this special material is called smoked bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC09834.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48149\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC01405.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48158\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_162.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_162.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14942\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThey come in four sizes: 23.5 cm (9.25″) and 22 cm (8.66″) for adults, and 18.5 cm (7.28″) and 17 cm (6.69″) for children.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_168.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_168.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14948\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eHere they are, introduced in order.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_169.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14944\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 23.5 cm (9.25″) adult size. The tips are crafted very finely, making them easy to pick up with. They suit men or those with larger hands, and can also be used as serving chopsticks.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_170.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_170.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14945\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 22 cm (8.66″) adult size. Although the difference is only about 0.59″, it feels lighter in the hand compared to the longer size. It suits women or those with smaller hands.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC01402.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48150\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC01397.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48151\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_171.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_171.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14946\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 18.5 cm (7.28″) children’s size. The tips are made thin so that they are easy for children to handle. Adults may also find them convenient as portable lunch chopsticks.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_172-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_172-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14947\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThis is the 17 cm (6.69″) children’s size. It is suitable from about four years of age.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC01638.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48152\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC01644.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48153\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_175.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_175.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14949\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThese chopsticks are characterized by their thickness, giving them a sense of weight when held. Each pair has a bamboo node where the thumb rests, which makes them fit well in the hand.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_174.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_174.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14950\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eDepending on the condition of the bamboo at the time of making, the thickness varies slightly, about 0.24–0.39″.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_173.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/210802_173.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14951\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eWhile the heads of the chopsticks are thicker, the tips are slimmed down to about 0.04″, making them easy to pick up with.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC01412.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC01412.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48154\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\u003eThanks to the strength of bamboo’s vertical fibers, the tips rarely crush, and warping is minimal, so they can be used for a long time in good condition.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, please wash with water and dry thoroughly each time before using again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf used continuously while still damp, the chopsticks may deteriorate more quickly.\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend using them once or twice a day instead of at every meal, alternating with other chopsticks,\u003cbr\u003eor when lightly soiled, wiping them with a firmly wrung cloth instead of washing with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC09849.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48155\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep color of smoked bamboo matches beautifully with white rice and the tones of Japanese dishes.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a pair of chopsticks with a rich and sharp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, you can also enjoy the fragrant aroma of smoked bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease choose your preferred size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/ichikawa.ssjp.info\/assets\/uploads\/DSC01447.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48156\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__Kazuho Shimomoto’s Bamboo Cutlery__\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Kazuho Shimomoto, who runs his workshop in the mountains of Kōchi,\u003cbr\u003eoriginally built charcoal kilns together with local people, using only earth and stone,\u003cbr\u003eand made charcoal from oak and beech wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beginning of his bamboo cutlery came when he hung up bamboo spoons he had carved himself\u003cbr\u003eand exposed them directly to the heavy smoke from charcoal making, which gave them a unique finish.\u003cbr\u003eFrom this experience, he went on to make bamboo cutlery smoked in the charcoal kiln in earnest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo, which in some parts of Japan today is even regarded as a nuisance,\u003cbr\u003eis cut down by Mr. Shimomoto himself in the mountains.\u003cbr\u003eAfter applying heat treatment, he smokes it in his own charcoal kiln\u003cbr\u003eand uses the deeply blackened bamboo to craft cutlery as tools for daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces he makes, though sharp in impression, also carry a certain calm thickness and roundness.\u003cbr\u003eThey are not only appealing to the eye but also gentle to the touch,\u003cbr\u003ewith a profound charm that is of course practical as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longer they are used, the more the texture of bamboo softens and blends in.\u003cbr\u003eWhile retaining their original “sharp yet calm” impression, they become more beloved over time,\u003cbr\u003eadding a small touch of color to the daily table and to the mood of the person using them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis item ships from Japan. \u003cbr\u003eAs the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. \u003cbr\u003eThese costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. \u003cbr\u003ePlease check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1basketry","offers":[{"title":"17cm(6.69\")","offer_id":43541434597525,"sku":"321205-6","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"18.5cm(7.28\")","offer_id":43541434630293,"sku":"321205-3","price":2420.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22cm(8.66\")","offer_id":43541434663061,"sku":"321205-5","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"23.5cm(9.25\")","offer_id":43541434695829,"sku":"321205-2","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/9799\/0549\/files\/DSC09840.jpg?v=1751867778","url":"https:\/\/1basketry.live\/products\/321205","provider":"市川籠店 | 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