【Couple Chopsticks】Rimpa | Wakasa lacquered chopsticks | 箸蔵まつかん

The design beloved and continuously painted by Japanese artists
【Plum and pine that herald spring】
The plum, a symbol of longevity and health due to its strong vitality, and the pine, an evergreen that is always youthful, are depicted on these auspicious chopsticks.
【Elegant wisteria and supple bamboo】
The wisteria, cherished in Japan since ancient times, evokes the idea of "immortality" from the sound "fuji," carrying wishes for long life.
Bamboo grows straight and tall and, because it is strong and vigorous, signifies growth and prosperity of descendants.
Using motifs from the Japanese art school "Rimpa," which began in the late 1500s and has been passed down through generations, these designs are expressed with a modern color palette.
"Rimpa" is an art style where painters, inspired by the works of predecessors across eras, learned techniques independently and established their own originality, resulting in free and open artistic expression.
It is characterized by calculated compositions and vivid colors based on ink painting and Yamato-e techniques.
A chopstick rest decorated with gold leaf on clear resin is included, and the set is packaged in a Japan Blue box.
The vibrant and graceful patterned chopsticks are perfect as a gift for birthdays or longevity celebrations for loved ones.