Brown Chashaku - Hochikuen House
Handmade · Craftsmanship passed down for 500 years
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- Description
- Features
- Preservation
This brown bamboo chashaku is handmade by Hochikuen, a historic Takayama house specializing in tea utensils for over 500 years.
Its dark, warm hue highlights the natural nuances of bamboo and gives the utensil a more pronounced presence.
Used to measure matcha, its shape allows for precise scooping of the necessary amount before placing it in the chawan. A simple and functional object, designed to accompany the daily ritual of matcha preparation.
- House: Hochikuen - 芳竹園
- Origin: Takayama, Nara - Japan
- Material: Bamboo
- Manufacturing: Handmade
- Usage: Matcha scooping
• Gently wipe with a dry cloth after use.
• Avoid soaking or washing with plenty of water.
• Store away from moisture and excessive heat.
Brown Chashaku - Hochikuen House
Expertise
Maison Hochikuen
The history of Hochikuen House dates back over 500 years. It is one of sixteen families to whom the tradition of making Takayama chasen was passed down after the disappearance of the Takayama clan. Today, this know-how is perpetuated by the 23rd generation of the family.