Japanese Chasen - 竹華園 Chikukaen - Shiratake White Bamboo Yabunouchi-ryū Matcha Whisk

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This shiratake (白竹) white bamboo chasen (matcha whisk) is made in the Yabunouchi-ryū (藪内流) style in Takayama, Nara by Chikukaen (竹華園).

Yabunouchi-ryū (藪内流) is one of the oldest schools of the Japanese tea ceremony based and combines the wabi aesthetic of Rikyū and Jōō with the elegance and sophistication of Oribe. Compared to the standard shin (真) style, the curvature of the tines is slightly different, slightly wider and more curved.

Unlike mass-produced matcha whisks, these chasen are entirely handmade, without the use of machines or chemicals to expedite the bamboo growing, drying, or shaping processes, requiring immense time and skill to craft. As such, Takayama chasen have finer, more flexible tines and a greater attention to detail, which not only makes them more beautiful, but also easier and more enjoyable to use and more durable in the long run.

After use, be sure to clean your chasen by whisking it in a bowl of water or running it under the tap, using your fingers or a cloth to remove any matcha that has stuck to the tines. Avoid soaps as these can damage the porous bamboo. Stand the whisk up and let it air dry thoroughly. This will ensure that the tines keep their shape longer and prevents mold growth. To further reshape the tines, you can use a kusenaoshi, or matcha whisk shaper.

Due to the organic nature of bamboo and handmade teaware, there may be slight variations in size, capacity, and appearance.

Dimensions:

6.3cm (2.5in) - width
10.9cm (4.3in) - height

Condition: New

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