Kamakura-bori Chopsticks, Plum Crest

Name: Kamakura-bori Chopsticks with Gift Box, Plum Crest (Umebachi) · Hand-Carved Urushi Lacquer, Sansuido Kamakura Japan
Brand: Japan Documented
SKU: SAN-HS008-L
Price: 6400 JPY
Availability: OutOfStock

Kamakura-bori Chopsticks with Gift Box, Plum Crest (Umebachi) · Hand-Carved Urushi Lacquer, Sansuido Kamakura Japan

¥6,400

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Documented

We interviewed the carvers of Kamakura-bori, a lacquer craft with 800 years of history.

Chopsticks from Sansuido, a Kamakura-bori workshop near Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura. Each pair carries umebachi, the plum blossom drawn as a family crest, carved by hand near the top and finished in layers of urushi lacquer. You feel the carving under your fingertips every time you pick them up.

The plum is one of the first flowers to open at the end of winter, and a quiet symbol of resilience in Japan.

Kamakura-bori is a craft born in Kamakura, the city where Japan's first samurai government was founded. Craftsmen carve the design into wood first, then build up urushi lacquer over it, so the relief softens and deepens with years of use.

Specs

Motif: Plum Crest (Umebachi)
Length: 23.5 cm (large size)
Material: Nanten (heavenly bamboo) wood, urushi lacquer
Includes: Japanese paper gift box for one pair
Care: Hand wash with a soft sponge and dry right away. Not dishwasher or microwave safe. Do not soak.
Origin: Made in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Maker: Kamakura-bori Sansuido

Each pair is made in small batches and shares stock with the workshop's shop in Kamakura. If it is temporarily unavailable, we will contact you before shipping.

To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites.

Questions about caring for this piece? Email support@j-doc.jp.

Shipping
Every order ships from Japan with a tracking number. In-stock items are dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Made-to-order pieces take about one month to make, as noted on the product page. Once shipped, delivery usually takes 1 to 3 weeks depending on your location. See estimates by region.

Shipping cost
Free shipping on orders over around US$200. Smaller orders ship at a flat rate of ¥2,000 (around US$13).

Import duties
United States: import duties are prepaid by us and included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. Other countries: your local customs may charge import duties and taxes on delivery, and these are paid by the recipient.

Packaging
Your order arrives intact, or we replace or refund it. Fragile pieces are wrapped in several protective layers. If anything arrives damaged, email a photo to support@j-doc.jp within 10 days of delivery.

Returns
You can request a return within 10 days of receiving your order, as long as the item is unused and in its original packaging. Made-to-order and personalized items cannot be returned. To start a return, contact support@j-doc.jp. See our Refund Policy for details.