Chasen Shin - Hochikuen House
Handmade · Craftsmanship passed down for 500 years
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- Description
- Features
- Preservation
This Shin chasen is handmade by Hochikuen, a historic Takayama company in Nara Prefecture. Its production relies on meticulous bamboo work, resulting in fine and regular prongs suitable for matcha preparation.
Its traditional shape allows for precise whisking of the tea and working the matcha until a homogeneous texture is achieved. Its finish reveals the full subtlety of the handcraftsmanship.
Made in Takayama using expertise passed down for over 500 years, this chasen bears witness to the traditional work of the region's chasen masters.
- House: Hochikuen — 芳竹園
- Origin: Takayama, Nara — Japan
- Craftsmanship: Handmade
- Type: 真 — Shin
- Material: Bamboo
- Usage: Matcha preparation
• After use, gently rinse the chasen with clean water.
• Allow to air dry naturally.
• Avoid storing it while still damp.
• Do not use soap or cleaning products.
Chasen Shin - Hochikuen House
Expertise
Maison Hochikuen
The history of Hochikuen House dates back over 500 years. It is one of sixteen families to whom the tradition of making Takayama chasen was passed down after the disappearance of the Takayama clan. Today, this know-how is perpetuated by the 23rd generation of the family.