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[Chilmong] Korean Ottchil Wooden Chopstick Set - Natural Brown
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K-Ribbon Selection Winner
[Chilmong] Korean Ottchil Wooden Chopstick Set - Natural Brown
Today, we’re excited to introduce Chilmong!
Chilmong is a local artisan ottchil lacquerware brand that has earned the prestigious “K-Ribbon Selection” label by the Korean govt.
The "K-Ribbon Selection" is a prestigious recognition for artisans and craftsmen in South Korea. It recognizes products of exceptional quality, innovation, and excellence across various domains, including ottchil lacquerware.
What distinguishes Chilmong from cheaper brands is their superb craftsmanship and use of Korea's top-grade ottchil.
All of Chilmong's chopsticks, spoons, and tea ware are handmade, not mass-produced in factories!
Ottchil lacquering is renowned for its labor-intensive nature, demanding considerable time, patience, and skill.
Each layer of ottchil must be skillfully applied and given time to dry before the next layer can be added. This intricate process can span several weeks or even months, as each layer requires adequate time to cure and harden effectively.
Mastering this traditional Ottchil technique requires decades of apprenticeship.
As mentioned, Chilmong uses top-grade Ott sap sourced from Wonju Province, Korea.
(This Wonju Ottchil sap is 12 times more expensive than the mass-produced Chinese Ott sap)
Wonju Ottchil sap produces a hard, durable, and smooth varnish that effectively seals the wood from moisture.
Once the Ottchil coating is applied, moisture or leftover micro food particles cannot penetrate the surface, effectively preventing bacteria from infiltrating the wood's pores.
This ensures that the chopsticks do not rot, discolor, or harbor bacteria, thereby guaranteeing a hygienic utensil (99.9% anti-bacterial surface).
This is why Ottchil has long been known as the best material for tableware in Korea.
Chilmong offers a variety of chopsticks, each featuring varying layers of Ottchil coating and differences in Wonju Ottchil concentration.
This is their standard collection.
It comes with 6 layers of base Ottchil lacquer.
Plus an extra 3 layers of Ottchil lacquer are applied to the tips of the chopsticks and the edges of the spoon - to enhance durability against daily wear.
This collection is offered in natural brown - without any color ottchil. It's perfect for those who prefer a simple, minimal design.
Lacquered natural wood utensils look great on any dining table!
If you're searching for traditional Korean item that are both useful and aesthetically pleasing, this is an excellent choice.
Please handwash and avoid scraping against abrasive surfaces (or biting into them).
Note: Gochujar is an authorized seller of Chilmong products. All items are certified authentic and shipped directly from Chilmong - no middlemen.
Customer Reviews
I have used these everyday since I
got them a few weeks ago because they're not only smooth, light, balanced, warm, and beautiful but easy to clean. Sometimes I feel like metal chopsticks cut into my hands, and of course metal spoons get hot. Not a problem with these.
I recently purchased a set of wooden chopstick and really enjoyed using them. The handle on both chopsticks and spoon provides good grip and proves easy to wash after meals. I’ll use these well for hopefully a long time!
why oh why aren't the chopsticks sold alone? You have to buy the SET? In order to get the chopsticks, I bought the set and the bowl of the soup spoon is maddeningly small. Isn't Korea a soup culture? When you look at the metal chopstick and spoon sets, the spoon is appropriately sized for guk. Not here. Tiny spoon, you'll be eating soup for hours. The chopsticks are strangely light and have no heft to them. They look a lot like the ones sold in stores for $6 for a dozen. But I'll trust that they are different.
Product Highlights
- Premium Korean Ottchil Chopsticks - hand-lacquered, traditional method
- Awarded "K-Ribbon" Designation by the Korean Government
- Ideal weight & length (24cm) for eating everyday meals
- Set includes: 1 Spoon + Pair of Chopsticks
- Available in a natural, brown color
[Chilmong] Korean Ottchil Chopstick Set - Natural Brown
Set includes 1 spoon + pair of chopsticks
Dimensions
Spoon : 4.2 cm (width) x 24 cm (length)
Chopsticks : 1.5 cm (width) x 24 cm (length)
Awarded K-RIBBON Designation
Chilmong Ottchil Spoon & Chopsticks were distinguished with the K-RIBBON mark
It's given to excellent cultural products that possess Korea's unique cultural values
This is awarded by the Korean Ministry of Culture
Coated with Korea's Highest-Quality Ottchil Lacquer
The spoon and chopsticks are coated with 6 layers of Ottchil Sap (from Wonju Ottchil Trees)
Wonju Ottchil Trees are known for producing the highest-quality sap for Ottchil lacquer
When the surface of Ottchil Trees are scratched, the tree releases sap
This sap is carefully collected and skillfully refined for use as lacquer
The coating process, in which layers of lacquer must be repeatedly applied and left to dry, requires great patience
Producing lacquerware is a notoriously prolonged and labor-intensive process, which has sometimes been called the “art of time”
Ottchil Sap is Harvested by Master Ahn Young Bae
Extracting Ottchil Sap requires decades of skillful experience and know-how
Chilmong's Ottchil Sap is extracted in Wonju by Master Ottchil Harvester, Ahn Young Bae (license shown above)
Why Wonju Ottchil?
Wonju Ottchil Trees contain the highest amounts of Urushiol, a natural oily compound
The higher the concentration of Urushiol, the higher the quality ↑
In one year, Wonju Trees produce only 80-120kg of Sap - limited supply makes it an expensive material
When lacquered with Wonju Ottchil, craft items can last for a lifetime, and acquire anti-bacterial properties
Ottchil Lacquered Items have a 99.9% Anti-Bacterial Surface
Chilmong Ottchil Cutlery can be helpful in guarding your health
Ottchil surfaces are 99.9% anti-bacterial - bacteria is unable to grow on them!
Futhermore, Ottchil is free of any heavy metals, carcinogens or environmental hormones (test results shown above)
Why choose Chilmong?
Distinguished as K-Ribbon Product by Korean Government
Awarded 14+ design patents in Korean Cutlery
Mad with Korea's Best-Quality Ottchil Lacquer (Sourced from Wonju Province)
99.9% Anti-Bacterial - safe for everyday use
Heat resistant up to 200°C
Perfect balance of weight & length for everyday eating
Check out the design details
To prevent wear, the tips of the chopsticks are lacquered 3 additional times (using Wonju Ottchil)
The tips of the chopsticks are also rounded in design - to make it easier to grab (and stab) foods
The ends of the chopsticks are rectangular-shaped - they will not roll around or off the table
The length of the chopstick (24cm) is perfect for holding & reaching for foods
Chilmong can be found at Korea's Top Destinations
Incheon International Airport
Korail (High Speed Rail)
Seoul Arts Center
Korean Folk Village
The Hyundai
Korean Cultural Heirtage Foundation
+ more...
Product Notice
Refrain from biting down on the chopsticks themselves - this may damage the ottchil coating
The tips of the chopsticks can wear down if dragged along rough surfaces (be wary of using in cast-iron)
Do not place for long periods in high heat
Do not apply excessive pressure or trauma to the chopsticks
How to Wash
- Do NOT use the hard side (green) of a kitchen sponge - use the soft-side instead!
- Do NOT soak the chopsticks in water for long periods of time. If there are food pieces stuck, soak it for 2-3 minutes, then wash-off with a soft sponge
- Do not boil chopsticks (to clean). Ottchil surfaces are already 99.9% anti-septic - no need to sterilize
- It's fine to rinse Ottchil chopsticks with just water (no soap needed) - bacteria will not grow or spread on its surface
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