The fabled ruins of Yin, in Henan province, provided not only the earliest examples of Chinese writing but also the first known chopsticks; bronze sets found in tombs at the site.

Chopsticks were strongly advocated by the great Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479BC). Chinese people, under the cultivation of Confucianism, consider the knife and fork as bearing a sort of violence, like cold weapons.

Chopsticks reflect gentleness and benevolence, the main moral teaching of Confucianism. Therefore, instruments used for killing must be banned from the dining table, and that is why Chinese food is always chopped into bite size before it reaches the table.

The Latinised name “Confucius” is derived from “Kong Fuzi” (孔夫子 Kǒng Fūzǐ, literally “Grand Master Kong”).

This is a modern, contemporary take on an ancient utensil. These Kong Fuzi Chopsticks are heavily based on the classic Chinese variety. They feature textured ends and are crafted in the world famous Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham from pure pewter.

These Personalised Kong Fuzi Chopsticks can be engraved with either initials, a name or date on each chopstick, in a variety of fonts to make them that much more personal. A beautiful gift for yourself as a passionate connoisseur of East Asian food, or for a person in your life with a fervour for eastern culture or philosophy.

It is possible to have both chopsticks engraved with up to ten characters on each chopstick. Please let us know what you would like engraved for each specific chopstick.

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A pair of sleek Sterling Silver Chop sticks.

Each pair of silver chop sticks are individually hand made by David-Louis to order.

The silver chop sticks are of Japanese influence and are a result to David-Louis’ passion for sushi and all things Japanese – in particular Japanese food and elegance.

Each pair of sterling silver chop sticks are supplied with an elegant, modern and discreet chop stick holder.

As a bonus each pair of chopsticks is supplied in a hand made box

To certify the 100% sterling silver content each chop stick is hallmarked.

The sterling silver designer tableware chop sticks are light enough to use but feel great in the hand.

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