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Japanese Handcrafted Ayaka Wooden Chopsticks Wedding Gift Set

Sale price$120.00

The Japanese Handcrafted Ayaka Wooden Chopsticks Wedding Gift Sets are a beautiful and thoughtful gift option for newlyweds. The set includes two pairs of chopsticks, with one pair being longer for the husband and one pair being shorter for the wife. These chopsticks are handcrafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques, ensuring that each pair is unique and of high quality.

The chopsticks are made from high-quality wood, which not only makes them durable but also adds to their aesthetic appeal. The set comes with two chopstick rests, which are also made from wood and are designed to keep the chopsticks clean and hygienic. The entire set is presented in a beautifully crafted wooden gift box, making it an ideal gift for weddings, anniversaries, or any other special occasion. This gift set is not only practical but also a work of art, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese culture.

 Brand: Kawai

 Origin: Made in Japan

 Product:
2x Pair Chopsticks
2x Chopstick Rests
1x Wooden Box

Handcrafted in Japan, each with a unique design. 

Japanese Handcrafted Ayaka Wooden Chopsticks Wedding Gift Set
Japanese Handcrafted Ayaka Wooden Chopsticks Wedding Gift Set Sale price$120.00

Design

Crafting Of Edo Kiriko

The artist marks simple grid lines on the glass without drawing a design to provide the plan's framework. The design grid is drawn on the glass's surface using a bamboo stick or brush with red iron oxide. Next, the baselines of the design are lightly etched using a whetstone. Relying on these fine marks and lines, the delicate patterns of Edo kiriko are created with the artisan's expertise and skills.

First Cut

The base design is cut to about three-quarters of the final width and depth. The surface of the glass is cut using a sand paste-coated metal disc rotating at high speed. Generally, emery powder with many abrasive particles is used to create the sand paste. The clear pattern border lines and the irregular patterns are cut little by little. The balance between the thickness and depth of the cut lines relies upon the artisan's years of experience, as there are no detailed sketches.

Adjustments

The patterns cut in the second stage are adjusted, and the surface is smoothly polished in this process. A whetstone disc, natural or artificial, is used to cut delicate patterns which cannot be created with the metal disc used in the prior process. This is the last cutting stage to complete the designs, so careful work is required not to leave any powder residue and to ensure a brilliant finish.

Polishing

This is the final stage of production, and it is usually carried out on soda-lime glass (most prevalent type of glass). The opaque surface left by the third stage is returned once more to its original transparent state, with the attractive shine and sparkle typical of Edo kiriko. Chemical processing with hydrofluoric acid is also applied for high-class crystal glass. Depending on the piece, a variety of different polishing discs are used, such as paulownia wood discs, willow wood discs, hair brush discs, and belt discs. The final work is polished by applying water and polishing powders to obtain a glittering finish, while fine sections are polished with a cloth or a brush. To complete the final polishing, a cloth buffing disc is used to bring out the sparkle and shine of the cut glass.