These chopstick innovations demonstrate the enduring popularity of this ancient method of food transportation. Genius in their simplicity, chopsticks demonstrate just how little one need's to feed efficiently. Although, many North Americans have yet to get a handle on these streamlined implements, the number who have mastered these somewhat finicky utensils is on the rise, but the love affair with the chopstick goes well beyond a fleeting fancy over Chinese takeout.
Chopsticks have been used to create furniture, sandals and even undergarments. They've had countless additions made to them, done up with bells and whistles to create such chopstick incarnations as sauce dispensing chopsticks and glow-in-the-dark versions.
These chopstick innovations prove that not only is the device still as popular and widespread as ever, it's also capable of adapting and changing. Although, the perfected simplicity of these age-old contraptions is hard to improve upon.
43 Chopstick Innovations
From Asian-Influenced Tablet Tools to Culinary Utensil Hybrids:
Susan Keefe — Oct 17, 2011 — Art & Design
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Recycled Chopstick Bra
"My Hashi Bra"
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Asian-Influenced Tablet Tools
The Chopstakes Give Razor-sharp Control for Demanding iPad Apps
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Clothespin Chopsticks
A Unique Approach to Eating Your Food by Decor Craft
40
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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Culinary Utensil Hybrids
Spoon Plus Brings an East Meets West Aesthetic
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Chopstick Sandals
These Joseph Palmer Chop Flops Reinvent Old Eating Utensils
34
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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Personified Geisha Pouches
Noo-Del Packaging Literally Embodies an Asian Aesthetic
29
Transforming Eating Utensils
'Chopsticks Plus One' is a Spoon and Chopstick Hybrid
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Featherlight Metal Utensils
The Titanium Chopsticks Create Optimal Balance When Eating
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Multifunctional Asian Cutlery
The Vera Wiedermann Chopstick Cutlery Makes Eating Easy
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Ingenious Asian Sporks
Hashi by Daniel Matarazzo is a Spoon-Like Chopstick Add-On
25
Doodling Dining Utensils
Amnesty International Chop Pencils Encourage Action Against Torture
24
Artsy Condiment Cases
The Sushi Palette by Arthur Xin Lets You Feed Your Inner Artist
23
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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Training Wheel Utensils
Sang-gyeun Ahn's Gori Chopsticks are Easy to Use
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Collapsible Asian Utensils
Carry On Chopsticks Offer Convenient Portability
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Upholstered Utensils
Chopstick/Steamer Stool is Comfy and Eco-Friendly
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Transforming Utensil Sets
Twin One from DesignWright Goes from Utensils to Chopsticks On the Fly
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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
13
Toucan Inspired Cutlery
Tukaani Chopsticks
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Personified Cutlery
Humania Chopsticks Rest Set Makes Chinese Food Funny
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Hair Tie Tablewares
The OEY Tableware Collection Features Traditional Japanese Papercraft
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Magnetic Eating Utensils
Stickpecker Chopsticks Snap Apart Like its Wooden Disposable Counterpart
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Clasping Cutlery Tools
Get a Grip on Food With the SL27 Link
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Glowing Chopsticks
Chop Sabers for 'Star Wars' Lovers
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Paper Pulp Eating Utensils
Chung Ran Hee's Re-Paper Chopsticks are Made from Recycled Paper
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Educational Eating Utensils
The Panda Darake Kit Will Help You Learn How to Use Chopsticks
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Cheating Chopsticks
Tukaani by Lincoln Kayiwa Helps Get Rid of Sushi Woes
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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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Cheater Chopsticks
Forkchops Lets Westerners Eat Like Asians
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Chopstick Tree Art
China Environmental Protection Foundation Wants to Cut Down Chopstick Waste
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