Daikokuya
Artist : Katsuhiko Takeda
Material : Iron wood, Ebony Wood
Area : Sumida city, Tokyo
Daikokuya's Edo wooden chopsticks are made with great care, right down to the tips,
with functionality as the top priority.
The chopsticks are made from carefully selected precious wood
and are easy to pick up and hold.
The tips of the chopsticks fit perfectly and your fingers touch the polygonal surface,
making them comfortable and easy to use.
These are handcrafted techniques that can only be accomplished by skilled craftsmen.
Palm size and finger length vary from person to person.
That's why there is a wide variety of chopsticks available in terms of thickness, weight, and shape,
and Katsuhiko Takeda says, "I want you to choose the chopsticks that suit your hands."
These are chopsticks that will last a lifetime
and can be repaired or repainted with Urushi lacquer.
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- Born in Taito city, Tokyo Japan.
His grandfather is a carpenter.
His father is a geta craftsman.
- 1964
- Started working at tableware wholesaler.
- 1985
- Established Daikokuya at sumida city Tokyo.
- 2006
- Sumida Meister authorization.
- 2007
- Tokyo Meister authorization.
- 2015
- Selected The Wonder 500.
Member of Sumida-ku folkcraft preservation society.