Natural bamboo. Dedicated to the art of Eastern cooking. Curved ends hugs rounded sides of works and stir fry pans. Hand wash in warm, soapy water. Why bamboo? Durability. Odor resistance. Fast growth rate. Bamboo - the perfect renewable resource. All natural. Earth friendly. Hand selected. Not affiliated with Joyce Chen Products. www.HelensAsianKitchen.com. Go Green! Natural. Renewable. Eco-friendly. Made in China.