Half-moon trays, individual plates, wooden confectionery picks, and wooden spoon set ① Half-moon trays, individual plates This is a set of black lacquered half-moon trays (hangetsubon) or individual plates (meimeizara) and confectionery picks (kashikiri), used when serving Japanese sweets. * These are lacquerware (shikki) products characterized by a black and red contrast. * The half-moon trays can also be used daily as plates for tea snacks. * Confectionery picks are special toothpicks (youji) used to cut and eat Japanese sweets such as yokan (sweet bean jelly) and nerikiri (sweet bean paste). * In the past, "kuromoji" (black characters) made from the kuromoji tree were the mainstream, but nowadays, they are often collectively referred to as "kashikiri," including materials such as stainless steel. 12.3cm x 13.3cm ② Vermilion-lacquered wooden confectionery picks for Japanese sweets Features * Usage: Small forks mainly used when eating Japanese sweets or cut fruits. * Material and Color: The ones in the image are a vivid vermilion color, and are often made of wood or acrylic resin. * Mouthfeel: Wooden or lacquered ones have a gentler mouthfeel compared to metal ones, and are suitable for enjoying a Japanese atmosphere. Size: 13cm ③ Small wooden spoons Made from 100% bamboo, an environmentally friendly, circular natural material. * They are characterized by the gentle mouthfeel and warmth unique to wood. * They do not easily conduct heat, so they can be used comfortably for hot soups, etc. * They are the size mainly used for chawanmushi (savory egg custard) and condiments. Size: 12.5cm ※ Brand new, unused. ※ Immediate purchase is welcome. ※ Not sold separately.