An essential tool when making matcha, this Takayama chasen (tea whisk) is lightweight and sturdy, crafted with two rows of prongs. This style can used for Urasenke, one of the most notable Japanese tea ceremony schools.
Each chasen is handmade by an artisan, where each individual line is carved and shaped with a small knife and held in place by thread.
Made in Nara, Japan.
Care instructions
Gently hand wash only, not suitable for the dishwasher. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
About craftsman and producer Kizo Nakata
Kizo Nakata was born in 1940 in Takayama, Ikoma, Nara prefecture. Though he was the son of a rice farmer, at the age of 14, he was sent to acquire skillful hands by learning to make whisks as an apprentice. After 6 years of study, he continued to learn various techniques before becoming independent at the age of 25.In 1975, he founded the Kizo Nakata company, which presently produces about half of Japan’s whisks.