{"title":"The Perfect Picnic","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sousou-tenugui-towel-higashiyama-landscape","title":"SOU•SOU Tenugui - Higashiyama Landscape","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenugui are a type of traditional Japanese textile with a characteristically smooth texture that dries easily and repels dust. 100% cotton, hand-dyed and cut by hand, the colorful patterns recall traditional and contemporary Japanese prints. This multipurpose towel lends a pop of color to your everyday- use it as a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless! Learn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2015\/7\/15\/rikumo-workshop-tenugui-wrapping-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2015\/7\/15\/rikumo-workshop-tenugui-wrapping-1\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout SOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Width: 14\" Length: 35\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eAs this product is hand-dyed, you may experience color loss\/bleeding. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. The edges of tenugui towels are seamless, meaning the weft (horizontal thread) at either end will fray with use. Trim any loose strings with scissors. This process will stop after a small fringe forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU•SOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7818254337,"sku":"SS-TE-HL","price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/SOU_SOU_Tenugui_Higashiyama_Landscape-1.jpg?v=1773776761"},{"product_id":"sousou-shibori-tenugui-mameshibori","title":"SOU•SOU Shibori Tenugui - Mameshibori","description":"\u003cp\u003eLend a pop of color to your daily life with the Shibori Tenugui. Woven from pure cotton, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecut by hand and expertly dyed, tenugui are perfect \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eas a tea towel, placemat, table runner, head scarf, tapestry, lunch tote, gift wrap… the possibilities are endless!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful white-and-blue textile is dyed using \u003cem\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e, an ancient indigo dyeing technique. The Shibori Tenugui series was created in collaboration with shibori masters from Kyoto who created modern interpretations of traditional Japanese prints. The \u003cem\u003emameshibori\u003c\/em\u003e (literally \"bean squeeze\") style features lines of \"beans\" that symbolize an uninterrupted line of descendants, carrying the hope that one's family will continue for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/how-to-wrap-tenugui\" title=\"DIY Tenugui Wrapping - Rikumo Journal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/how-to-wrap-tenugui\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenugui are purposefully designed without hems, which means that some initial fraying is normal. Do not pull loose threads; instead, trim them with scissors. The frayed edge will develop a natural fringe over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout SOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Cotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Width: 14\" Length: 35\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this product is hand-dyed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e experience color loss\/bleeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. The edges of tenugui towels are seamless, meaning the weft (horizontal thread) at either end \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fray with use. Trim any loose strings with scissors. This process will stop after a small fringe forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKyoto, Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU•SOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32660565325,"sku":"SS-STE-MA","price":39.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/SOU_SOU_Shibori_Tenugui_Mameshibori-1.jpg?v=1767110548"},{"product_id":"kitchen-and-serving-chopsticks","title":"Kitchen and Serving Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTapered at both ends, these versatile chopsticks can be used for cooking or serving up to two separate dishes, reducing clutter on the table or in the kitchen. The three-sided shape of each barrel conveniently prevents the chopsticks from rolling away when set down on a counter or table, and their visually striking designs add a splash of color to any occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003ca title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e or visit the \u003ca title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing Japan's bamboo chopstick industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo, polyurethane, food-grade paint\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 12.9”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":38051850682565,"sku":"YM-LKSC-WR","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":38051850748101,"sku":"YM-LKSC-BL","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":38051850813637,"sku":"YM-LKSC-GR","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Kitchen_and_Serving_Chopsticks_Group-1.jpg?v=1697142689"},{"product_id":"slim-bamboo-chopsticks","title":"Slim Bamboo Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElegant chopsticks for everyday use made from hand-cut moso bamboo. The four-sided design of the barrel prevents your flatware from rolling away when set down on a table or bowl. Choose a color to match your tableware, or create a set with one of each shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bamboo chopstick industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo, polyurethane, acrylic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":39476462026949,"sku":"YM-SBC-RD","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":39476464222405,"sku":"YM-SBC-BK","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":39476464255173,"sku":"YM-SBC-CL","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":39476464287941,"sku":"YM-SBC-GR","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Slim_Bamboo_Chopsticks_Group-1.jpg?v=1697142689"},{"product_id":"okaeri-chopsticks","title":"Okaeri Chopsticks, 21cm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven before you open the packaging, it's clear that there's something special about Okaeri Chopsticks. Their beautiful, minimalist case pays homage to \u003cem\u003eThe Tale of Princess Kaguya\u003c\/em\u003e - a well-known Japanese fable - and alludes to the elegance within: sleek, simple flatware crafted from sustainably harvested moso bamboo. Each chopstick is topped with an eye-catching red tip that, when viewed as a pair, is designed to symbolize infinity - a nod to Yamachiku's commitment to sustainability. Also available in two \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/products\/okaeri-chopsticks-23cm\" title=\"Okaeri Chopsticks, 23cm - rikumo  japan made\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e23cm versions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinner of numerous accolades, including a 2021 ADC Award, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea 2020 Gold Award from Omotenashi Nippon, and recognition from \u003c\/span\u003eTOPAWARDS ASIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bamboo chopstick industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 21 cm (8.25\") in l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eength, depending on chopstick variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"21cm","offer_id":40022997565637,"sku":"YM-OKC-21","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Okaeri_Chopsticks_21cm-3.jpg?v=1697142919"},{"product_id":"okaeri-chopsticks-23cm","title":"Okaeri Chopsticks, 23cm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven before you open the packaging, it's clear that there's something special about Okaeri Chopsticks. Their beautiful, minimalist case pays homage to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tale of Princess Kaguya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a well-known Japanese fable - and alludes to the elegance within: sleek, simple flatware crafted from sustainably harvested moso bamboo. Each chopstick is topped with an eye-catching red tip that, when viewed as a pair, is designed to symbolize infinity - a nod to Yamachiku's commitment to sustainability. Also available in three \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/products\/okaeri-chopsticks\" title=\"Okaeri Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esmaller sizes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinner of numerous accolades, including a 2021 ADC Award, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea 2020 Gold Award from Omotenashi Nippon, and recognition from \u003c\/span\u003eTOPAWARDS ASIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bamboo chopstick industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 23 cm (approx. 9\") in l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":40023000383685,"sku":"YM-OKC-23-R","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Okaeri_Chopsticks_23cm_Regular-3.jpg?v=1749057456"},{"product_id":"susu-round-bamboo-chopstick-set-natural","title":"Susu Bamboo Chopstick Set - Natural, Pack of 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you're entertaining guests or cooking a big meal, a few extra pairs of chopsticks can really save the day. These Susu Bamboo Chopsticks come in a pack of 10 pairs - that's 20 individual chopsticks - each crafted from lengths of moso bamboo that were set to be discarded. Instead, Yamachiku's craftspeople opted to repurpose this lightweight and durable wood into sets of affordable flatware perfectly suited to large gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"These are true kitchen staples. Minimal, no-frills, and well-balanced, Susu Bamboo Chopsticks are perfect for everyday meals, casual entertaining, serving dishes, or arranging bento boxes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey’re sturdy, reusable, economical, and long-lasting—and honestly, having extra pairs (or a pack) around can really save the day. Each set includes 10 pairs (20 individual chopsticks), making them as practical as they are timeless.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Yuka Morihata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bamboo chopstick industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChopsticks: 9.05\" L\u003cbr\u003ePackage: 9.25\" L x 2.55\" W x 0.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42252777390277,"sku":"YM-GC-CL-10","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Susu_Round_Bamboo_Chopstick_Set_Natural_Set_of_10-2.jpg?v=1697144418"},{"product_id":"sousou-tenugui-suzuka","title":"SOU•SOU Tenugui - Suzuka","description":"\u003cp\u003eLend a pop of color to your daily life with the SOU•SOU Tenugui, a type of textile woven from 100% cotton, cut by hand and expertly dyed. The SOU•SOU collection from artist Karsuji Wakisaka was created to bring people together through colorful designs that call to mind traditional and contemporary Japanese prints. This style features an illustrative cool breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2022\/6\/13\/a-dozen-uses-for-tenugui\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout SOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Width: 14\" Length: 35\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eAs this product is hand-dyed, you may experience color loss\/bleeding. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. The edges of tenugui towels are seamless, meaning the weft (horizontal thread) at either end will fray with use. Trim any loose strings with scissors. This process will stop after a small fringe forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU•SOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701033701573,"sku":"SS-TE-SUZ","price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/SOU_SOU_Tenugui_Suzuka-1.jpg?v=1767110108"},{"product_id":"sousou-tenugui-hanga","title":"SOU•SOU Tenugui - Hanga","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLend a pop of color to your daily life with the SOU•SOU Tenugui, a type of textile woven from 100% cotton, cut by hand and expertly dyed. The SOU•SOU collection from artist Karsuji Wakisaka was created to bring people together through colorful designs that call to mind traditional and contemporary Japanese prints. This style features a tasteful floral block print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2022\/6\/13\/a-dozen-uses-for-tenugui\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout SOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. The SOU•SOU textile collection created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e celebrated designer Karsuji Wakisaka aims to do much the same by offering colorful designs that bring us together. Drawing on the landscape around Kyoto and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emod styles of the 1960s, Wakisaka seeks to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e revitalize age-old Japanese styles by combining traditional shapes with contemporary patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Width: 14\" Length: 35\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eAs this product is hand-dyed, you may experience color loss\/bleeding. Hand wash separately with cold water and mild detergent. The edges of tenugui towels are seamless, meaning the weft (horizontal thread) at either end will fray with use. Trim any loose strings with scissors. This process will stop after a small fringe forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOU•SOU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701045956805,"sku":"SS-TE-HAN","price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/SouSou_Tenugui_Hanga-1.jpg?v=1710360963"},{"product_id":"sousou-tenugui-chigiri-e-kumo","title":"SOU•SOU Tenugui - Chigiri-e Kumo","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLend a pop of color to your daily life with the SOU•SOU Tenugui, a type of textile woven from 100% cotton, cut by hand and expertly dyed. The SOU•SOU collection from artist Karsuji Wakisaka was created to bring people together through colorful designs that call to mind traditional and contemporary Japanese prints. This style features a pattern of chigiri-e (torn paper) clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to use tenugui towels to wrap bottles, lunches, and much more in the \u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2022\/6\/13\/a-dozen-uses-for-tenugui\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout SOU•SOU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse of the Japanese phrase \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esou sou\u003c\/em\u003e - meaning \"yes, yes\" - offers more than an affirmative response; it's a way to validate another person and establish a sense of community. 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