{"product_id":"recycled-bomb-chopsticks-1","title":"Recycled Bomb Chopsticks – Handmade in Laos from Reclaimed Aluminum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese handcrafted chopsticks carry a story worth telling. Made from recycled aluminum bomb parts by artisans in Ban Naphia, Laos, they transform one of history's darkest legacies into something you can use at your table every day. A genuinely meaningful gift — and a conversation starter like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e♻️ \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recycled aluminum sourced from bomb parts and airplane scrap dropped over Laos during the Secret War (1960s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.25\" long — a comfortable, standard chopstick length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🤲 \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Laos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted by artisan families in Ban Naphia, Xieng Khuang Province\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight natural variations in each pair — a mark of authentic handcraft, not a flaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧼 \u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e💚 Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕊️ \u003cstrong\u003eA purchase with purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every pair supports artisan families in a community rebuilding after decades of conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eSustainably made:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reclaimed war scrap is given a new life, keeping metal out of the ground and into your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003eA gift that means something:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether for a housewarming, birthday, or just because — these chopsticks open up a story that goes far beyond the dinner table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍜 \u003cstrong\u003ePractical and durable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid aluminum construction that holds up to everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🏺 The Story Behind the Chopsticks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaos is the most heavily bombed country per capita in the world. Between 1963 and 1973, US forces dropped a planeload of cluster bombs every eight minutes for nine consecutive years. In the aftermath, villagers began collecting aluminum from exploded ordnance and melting it down to make spoons — a quiet, powerful act of resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat tradition grew. Today, around 13 families in Ban Naphia produce over 150,000 pieces a year from reclaimed aluminum, including spoons, bracelets, earrings, and these chopsticks. The artisans are trained by Helvetas, a Swiss NGO, on safe handling, smelting, and cleaning of the metal before it's worked by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's worth knowing that roughly 30% of the bombs dropped on Laos never exploded. Unexploded ordnance still poses real dangers to rural communities today. Buying these chopsticks is a small but direct way to support the people living with that reality — and to honour the ingenuity that turned remnants of war into emblems of peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 Product Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recycled aluminum (bomb parts and war scrap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade in Ban Naphia, Xieng Khuang Province, Laos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with all handcrafted goods, slight variations between pairs are natural and expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd these recycled bomb chopsticks to your cart today — and bring a little piece of history, hope, and handcraft to your table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SLATE + SALT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47414575268060,"sku":"060003","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/6136\/6166\/files\/recycled-bomb-chopsticks.jpg?v=1767293209","url":"https:\/\/closiist.com\/fr\/products\/recycled-bomb-chopsticks-1","provider":"Closiist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}