Susudake
is bamboo that is taken from old straw-thatched house ceilings where it has changed
to an auburn color by absorbing the smoke of the ‘irori’ hearth over
many decades or even centuries. This natural golden-brown color makes it a very
admirable and desired item. How
to take care of your chashaku
Nakata
Kizo, whisk maker and bamboo craftsman Nakata Kizo was
born 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 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 tools 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.
