筷子，古称箸【zhù】、梜【jiā】
是华夏饮食文化的标志之一
也是世界上常用餐具之一
其发明于中国
在我国的历史已有三千多年之久
Chopsticks, also known as "zhù" (箸) and "jiā" (梜) in ancient times, are one of the symbols of Chinese food culture. They are also one of the most commonly used eating utensils worldwide. They were invented in China and have a history of over three thousand years of daily use.
日常餐饮中作为常用餐具的筷子
在形状上可是非常有讲究的
筷子一头圆、一头方
圆象征天、方象征地，对应天圆地方
这是中国人对世界基本原则的理解
As the most common tableware used in everyday dining, the shape of chopsticks is carefully considered and holds great significance. One end of the chopstick is round, while the other end is often square. The round end symbolizes the heavens, while the square end symbolizes the earth, corresponding to the concept of "round sky, square earth." This represents the Chinese people's traditional understanding of the fundamental principles of the world.
这次的六悦会员手工研学活动
我们一起来亲手制作筷子
过程中主要用到木工刨子这个木作工具
在博物馆二楼木匠工具馆就有所展示
Six Arts Members recently came together at the Six Arts DIY Handicrafts Center to participate in a hands-on DIY experiential activity making hand-made chopsticks. During the activity, the participants primarily used a woodworking plane, a tool commonly used in woodworking from ancient times until today. You can find a display of hand-made traditional woodworking tools, including the woodworking plane, in the Carpenter's Tools Gallery on the second floor of the Six Arts Museum.
木匠工具馆
Carpenter's Tools Gallery
筷子长七寸六分，大约25厘米
先用刨子刨去筷子四面多余的木料
再用木锉锉去筷子前端的四条棱
似的前端呈现圆柱形
The chopsticks are approximately 7.6 inches long, which is about 25 centimeters. First, the participants used a woodworking plane to remove the excess wood from all four sides of the chopsticks. Then, they used a file to smooth off the four edges on the front end of the chopsticks, resulting in a cylindrical shape.
接着降筷子头在粗砂纸上磨出宝塔顶
再用砂纸从粗到细打磨光滑
最后抹上食品级木蜡油
自然晾干后即完成了制作
Next, the participants rubbed the tip of the chopsticks against coarse sandpaper to create a pagoda-like shape. Then, they used sandpaper to gradually polish the chopsticks from coarse to fine, making them smooth. Finally, they applied food-grade wood wax oil and let it naturally dry, thereby completing the chopstick making process.
制作筷子不仅学习到了传统木工技艺
还能培养专注力和耐性
制作完成的筷子可以作为礼物送给家人朋友
也可以作为餐具自己用来享受美食
Making hand-made chopsticks not only allowed Six Arts Members to learn traditional woodworking techniques, but also helped them to cultivate concentration and patience. The completed chopsticks can be given as gifts to family and friends, or used as utensils to enjoy delicious food themselves.