Choju Giga Frolicking Animals Chopsticks ORIGIN_Kanazawa gold leaf After shaping the body and

After shaping the body and letting it dry

including Shinto and Buddhist rituals

For a more elegant presentation

The smooth texture of natural lacquer feels comfortable in the hand

The design is painted in kyu gosu

Choju Giga Frolicking Animals Chopsticks ORIGIN_Kanazawa gold leaf After shaping the body andThese wooden chopsticks feature a lively scene from Choju Giga, Japans renowned Scrolls of Frolicking Animals. A leaping rabbit, a dancing frogeach figure comes to life as light catches the inlay, shimmering with movement as if stepping out of an ancient tale. This playful design is crafted using the traditional kaizogan shell inlay technique, where carefully selected abalone shells are meticulously embedded. Their iridescent luster shifts gracefully