 White and unique texture bamboo
White color and well-balanced shape strike an accomplished note. The beautiful body arc compliments the even body line. The tip is rounded into a gentle ledge. The uniqueness of the texture on the surface gives the teascoop a special character which is easy to become attached to. |
    Traditional teascoop by Chikusendo from TakayamaMaster of Chikusendo, Sabunn Kubo is a government-recognized master craftsman. He and his craftsmen make perfect and beautiful tea scoops by giving a special arch to the body. Common traditional tea scoops have no-frills decorations, and project the beauty of simplicity only with the material features and shape. Each of these tea scoops is given a unique bamboo gnarl on the middle of the shaft. The unique aspect is a part of the charm of each tea scoop. |
    A town known for its talented craftsmenTakayama in Nara prefecture is the biggest bamboo tea whisk producing center in Japan. They have a 500 year history of studying and practicing their craft. Takayama craftsmen are experienced in bamboo-working and have mastered producing these delicate bamboo crafts, the tea whisks. Takayama tea whisks are the most highly-regarded tea whisks in Japan, and their production is one of the government-recognized traditional crafts of the country. In addition, Takayama produces whisks for coffee and decorative purposes. They have a lot of talented bamboo craftsmen, and have been producing fine bamboo tea scoops which have found favor with many tea masters.
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 | Production region | Takayama (Nara Japan) | | Dimensions | 180*12*20mm (7.02*0.47*0.78in) | | Weight | 4g (0.14oz) | | Material | Bamboo | | Note | This is a hand made craft from natural materials. Therefore, the one you purchase is unique, and not exactly the same as shown in pictures. The wood was dryed and proccesed in Japan. If this is used in a much drier climate for a long time, there will be a chance of cracking. The number of pieces we can provide in a month is limited. |
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