Ro Hishaku (Winter Bamboo Tea Ladle) by Sotoku

The Ro Hishaku is a traditional bamboo ladle used in Japanese tea ceremony during the winter season, when the sunken hearth (ro) is in use.

Longer than a furo (summer) ladle, it is designed to reach comfortably into the deeper, recessed kettle of the ro. This extended length allows for steady, controlled movements that reflect the calm and grounded atmosphere of winter tea practice.

Crafted from natural bamboo, the Ro Hishaku offers both functionality and quiet elegance, embodying the seasonal awareness central to chanoyu.

■ Key Features

• Longer length designed for ro (winter) use
• Suitable for deeper, sunken hearth settings
• Provides stable and controlled handling
• Traditional bamboo construction
• Ideal for formal and seasonal tea practice

■ Materials

Bamboo (Natural)
Origin: Japan