Japanese Kazuho Bamboo Chasen – Hand-Tied Traditional Whisk

Description

Made in Takayama, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, Japan

This traditional Kazuho-style white bamboo tea whisk (chasen) is made by Chikumeido Sabun, a 24th-generation family-run tea whisk manufacturer in Takayama, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Each whisk is hand-carved from a single piece of 100% natural, chemical-free locally grown bamboo, and features 72 prongs.

All Chikumeido products are handmade by skilled craftsmen under the guidance of the head of the temple, Mr. Kubo Sabun, who currently serves as Chairman of the Takayama Chasen Traditional Craftsmen Association.

Located in the northwest region of the Nara Prefecture, the small village of Takayama is known as the most prized area for chasen production—the trade has been passed down by local families for over 500 years since the Muromachi period (1336-1573).

Originally crafted for the Urasenke school of Japanese tea ceremony, this whisk also makes a wonderful daily tool.

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