{"product_id":"chopstick-set-series-no-1","title":"Chopstick Set \/ Series No.1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThis product is produced by the only craftsman of Tosa Ancient Lacquer. The characteristic of the \"rough texture\" of these chopsticks makes them last much longer than ordinary lacquered chopsticks and makes it easier to grasp food.\u003cbr\u003e Because these chopsticks can be used every day, using good quality chopsticks will enrich your mind and make you feel luxurious.\u003cbr\u003e Please enjoy the multiple expressions of lacquerware over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：50 years ago \/ 1973AD \/ Showa period in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAfter World War II, while the appearance of plastic had been headwind for traditional crafts industry, Mr. Hachiro Ikeda mastered the ancient Tosa lacquerware technique, which he named \"Tosa Ancient Lacquerware\". Today, Taiichi Ikeda - his son, is the sole successor. His appearance is glossy, elegant, and dignified. The rough surface of the lacquerware not only gives it a unique character, but also makes it resistant to fingerprints and scratches. It does notrequire troublesome maintenance like other lacquerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eMirokudo\u003cbr\u003eIn the lacquerware industry, while mass-produced synthetic resin products are becoming more widespread and the division of labor is being promoted, the company is not only pursuing efficiency. They are doing all processes by themselves, preserving the traditional methods that require time and patience to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/1_ae4562f8-a6ea-43fa-ba02-f43181a3553a_480x480.png?v=1676055351\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/1_ae4562f8-a6ea-43fa-ba02-f43181a3553a_480x480.png?v=1676055351\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"Even if I am the last one, I will continue\"\u003cbr\u003eToday, I am the only one who can produce Tosa Ancient Lacquerware. In pursuit of the original form of elegant and solid lacquerware, the wood and other materials were carefully examined. No other paints were used and dozens of processes were carried out using high-quality lacquer to complete this product. A strong determination to preserve this craft gives meaning to my life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchievement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eReceived the Outstanding Technical Skills Award\u003cbr\u003eProduced a gift for the Emperor of Japan in the past\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eLength : 22.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e Wood\u003cbr\u003eLacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about 2-3 months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturing Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWe have not uploaded this craftsman’s video yet, please discover another craftsman’s video from the below link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Suigenkyo YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC96ayIUKf6vLCLuIaCRYnXg\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC96ayIUKf6vLCLuIaCRYnXg\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mirokudo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43534069661925,"sku":"1152615","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/products\/No.1-1.jpg?v=1665063003","url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/en-us\/products\/chopstick-set-series-no-1","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}