# Culture-Honoring Spiralled Chopsticks nendo Celebrates the Wakasa-nuri with its Rassen Chopsticks By Amy Duong | Published 2024-02-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rassen-chopstick References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2024/02/28/nendos-redesigned-chopsticks-intertwine-into-each-other-to-create-a-singular-cohesive-form/) & [nendo.jp](https://www.nendo.jp/)  nendo works in collaboration with Hashikuru Matsukan to present the Rassen chopsticks made with inspiration from Wakasa-nuri. Wakasa-nuri is a [traditional lacquered chopstick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-petal-grater) that is known to be one of the hardest to use, yet most beautiful. The duo created the Rassen with a heritage influence and modern twist as the unique design is joined together to form a single unit. They can be detached when they need to be used and rest as a single item rather than two separate pieces. When the two sections are pulled apart, users will see the unique [spiraling twist at the wooden handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-tradition). It presents a [jigsaw-puzzle like experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-in-hand-house) and also helps with making sure that one does not get lost. Image Credit: Nendo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Heritage-inspired-design:** Opportunity for brands to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics in unique product designs. - **Detachable-unit-products:** Potential to create innovative products that offer functionality both as a whole unit and as separate parts for user convenience. - **Interactive-user-experience:** Space for companies to develop products that engage users through interactive and playful features, enhancing the overall experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home-decor:** Incorporating heritage-inspired designs in home decor items can create visually appealing and culturally significant products for consumers. - **Kitchenware:** Exploring the concept of detachable unit products in kitchenware can lead to innovative and convenient tools that enhance user experience in the kitchen. - **Consumer-goods:** Integrating interactive user experiences in consumer goods can differentiate brands by providing engaging and memorable interactions with products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restless-chopsticks-tableware.md) - [Chopstick-Crafted Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-by-trinity.md) - [Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-x-nissin-the-fork.md) - [Touchscreen Tip Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrollsticks.md) - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Japanese Culture-Honoring Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watoji.md) - [Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikr-fork.md) - [Stackable Compact Sake Set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-sake-set.md) - [Taste-Adjusting Chopsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasteadjusting-chopsticks.md)