This scoop is different
from the regular chashaku since it has wavy lines through its upper part. Ordinarily
bamboo wood is smooth and round but at one certain part its trunk is seamed by
wavy lines. This chashaku is skillfully made from wood of this section of the
bamboo trunk. A unique and graceful item. How
to take care of your chashaku
Nakata
Kizo , whisk maker and bamboo craftsman 1940 born
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 and learned to make whisks
at an apprentice public service. After 6 years of study, he continued to learn
various remaining techniques before becoming independent at the age of 25. In
1975 he founded the Nakata Kizo cooperation. Presently about half of Japan's
whisks are produced by his company.
Please
note that we order certain matcha tool items from various suppliers and will ship
them as soon as they have been delivered to us.
Please
do not use a dishwasher, microwave oven or electric oven.
About
your chashaku A
bamboo scoop is a very delicate maccha tea utensil. Please do not use it with
force or bend it unduly since it might break. Always keep it clean and dry. Please
replace it if you detect any traces of mold on it.
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