Kawai Japanese Sushi Chopsticks - Tegakietobachi Monkey

TEGAKIETOBASHI – charming chopsticks with a soul of tradition

Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese handicraft and Eastern symbolism. The TEGAKIETOBASHI series features unique chopsticks decorated with hand-painted animal figurines from the Chinese zodiac (干支 – eto). Each pair is hand-painted, making each pair unique – and also carrying symbolic meaning and a bit of luck.

You can choose the sign corresponding to your birth year, or give them to a loved one as a personal, fun, and warm gift. It's a great idea for a small gift with a message. These smiling animals make even everyday meals more enjoyable. It's more than just cutlery - it's an amulet of good mood.

Zodiac signs and their meanings:

• 🐭 Mouse / 子 (Ne): cleverness, resourcefulness, quick thinking
• 🐮 Ox / 丑 (Ushi): perseverance, patience
• 🐯 Tiger / 寅 (Tora): strength, courage, independence
• 🐰 Rabbit / 卯 (U): calmness, elegance, gentleness
• 🐉 Dragon / 辰 (Tatsu): charisma, passion, happiness
• 🐍 Snake / 巳 (Mi): intuition, wisdom, mystery
• 🐴 Horse / 午 (Uma): freedom, energy, optimism
• 🐑 Sheep / 未 (Hitsuji): gentleness, empathy, artistry
• 🐵 Monkey / 申 (Saru): creativity, humor, ingenuity
• 🐔 Rooster / 酉 (Tori): punctuality, diligence, self-confidence
• 🐶 Dog / 戌 (Inu): loyalty, honesty, protectiveness
• 🐗 Boar / 亥 (I): courage, directness, enthusiasm

How to choose your zodiac sign?

Check your year of birth and select the corresponding Chinese zodiac animal:

• 🐭 Mouse: 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
• 🐮 Ox: 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
• 🐯 Tiger: 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
• 🐰 Rabbit: 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
• 🐉 Dragon: 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
• 🐍 Snake: 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
• 🐴 Horse: 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
• 🐑 Sheep: 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
• 🐵 Monkey: 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
• 🐔 Rooster: 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
• 🐶 Dog: 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
• 🐗 Boar: 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

*The Chinese year usually starts in January/February. Those born at the beginning of the year may have a sign from the previous cycle.

Specification:

• Material: Natural wood, Polyester coating
• Length: 22.5 cm
• Features:
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Light, well-balanced form
  • Durable and smooth surface
  • Anti-slip tips
• Packaging: Simple foil (ideal for a small gift)
• Hand-finished: there may be slight differences in color and shape

Made in Japan