This cluster of chopstick creations goes to show just how versatile these tapered sticks can be.
I was recently taught proper chopstick etiquette, which involves very stringent rules about not waving them around. However, these design concepts include some playful applications for the eating utensils. From a chopstick canoe to Chinese takeout lamps, these chopstick creations expand their use inside and outside of the culinary circle.
Implications - SECOND SENTENCE DANGLE
From chopsticks with gold flakes to toucan-inspired cutlery, chopsticks are becoming more creative as Western cultures integrate them into their eating lifestyle. By purchasing chopsticks that are unique in design, the consumer has a better chance of matching their home decor as well as regular utensils.
40 Crafty Chopstick Creations
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Recycled Chopstick Bra
"My Hashi Bra"
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Geeky Wedding Favors
Letting Nerds Be Nerds, One Wedding Favor at a Time
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Clothespin Chopsticks
A Unique Approach to Eating Your Food by Decor Craft
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Take-Out Box Fascinators
The Chop Suey Palace Hat by Topsy Turvy Design is Delicious
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Edible Tableware
Rice Design Plates and Bowls You Can Eat
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Transforming Chopstick Furniture
The Yuya Ushida Sofa Can Expand and Contract
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90,000 Tons of Chopsticks
Japan Begins Recycling
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The Chork
AKA The Chopstick Fork
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Chopstick Sandals
These Joseph Palmer Chop Flops Reinvent Old Eating Utensils
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DIY Chopstick Bowls
Bryan Parks Reinvents Everyday Objects Into Asian Modern Chic Tableware
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Batty Food Utensils
Kattobashi Turns Broken Baseball Bats into Collector's Chopsticks
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Chopsticks With Gold Flakes
Snap For Sparkly Sprinkles
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Chopstick Glasses
Hip Stix
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Transforming Eating Utensils
'Chopsticks Plus One' is a Spoon and Chopstick Hybrid
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Effortless Picnic Supplies
Snap-A-Party Tableware
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Dining in 2015
It's All About Fingers
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Musical Bento Boxes
'Manzuko: The Ghostly Bento' is a Japanese-Inspired CD Gift Set
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Trendy Designer Tableware
The Unique, New iD Cutlery Collection from Royal VKB
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Multifunctional Asian Cutlery
The Vera Wiedermann Chopstick Cutlery Makes Eating Easy
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Doodling Dining Utensils
Amnesty International Chop Pencils Encourage Action Against Torture
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Artsy Condiment Cases
The Sushi Palette by Arthur Xin Lets You Feed Your Inner Artist
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Chinese Takeout Lamps
Fast Food Home Decor
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Warrior Eating Utensils
Samurai Sword Chopsticks Pay Tribute to Real-Life Samurais
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Magical Eating Utensils
Harry Potter Wand Chopsticks are Fit for a Hogwarts Feast
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Collapsible Asian Utensils
Carry On Chopsticks Offer Convenient Portability
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Percussion Eating Utensils
The Beat It! Drumstick Chopsticks Will Make Each Meal More Entertaining
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Westernizing Asian Cutlery
DIY Chopsticks
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Colored Pencil Utensils
The Rainbow Chopsticks Will Have You Chomping for Gold
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Super Hygenic Utensils
The Carbon Fiber Chopsticks Focus on Health and Hygiene
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Toucan Inspired Cutlery
Tukaani Chopsticks
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Personified Cutlery
Humania Chopsticks Rest Set Makes Chinese Food Funny
9
Hair Tie Tablewares
The OEY Tableware Collection Features Traditional Japanese Papercraft
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Glowing Chopsticks
Chop Sabers for 'Star Wars' Lovers
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Cheating Chopsticks
Tukaani by Lincoln Kayiwa Helps Get Rid of Sushi Woes
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Canoe Made of 7,382 Chopsticks
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Speedy Sushi Utensils
The Bullet Train Chopsticks Will Surely Quicken Your Appetite
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Sauce Despensing Chopsticks
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Eating Utensil Trees
The CEPF Chopstick Tree Makes a Strong Statement
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Cheater Chopsticks
Forkchops Lets Westerners Eat Like Asians
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Olympic Menu Tastings
Japanese Prepare For Chinese Food
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'Chopsticks Plus One' is a Spoon and Chopstick Hybrid
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Fishy Flip-Flops
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Warrior Eating Utensils
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Harry Potter Wand Chopsticks are Fit for a Hogwarts Feast
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The Beat It! Drumstick Chopsticks Will Make Each Meal More Entertaining
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The Colosseum Sofa Gives a Roman Flair to Your Home Decor
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Multifunctional Sandals That Are Perfect for the Beach
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The Rainbow Chopsticks Will Have You Chomping for Gold
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The Carbon Fiber Chopsticks Focus on Health and Hygiene
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