{"product_id":"black-bamboo-takayama-chasen-with-aqua-blue-28-thread-ryosai-kubo","title":"Black Bamboo Takayama Chasen with Aqua Blue #28 Thread | Ryosai Kubo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Takayama Chasen is made from Japanese black bamboo and finished with Aqua Blue #28 thread, adding a fresh and elegant touch of color to the traditional form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chasen is individually handcrafted in Takayama, Ikoma, Nara, by 25th-generation chasen master Ryosai Kubo, a Traditional Craftsman certified by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyosai Kubo is one of only 16 Takayama chasen makers carrying on this traditional craft today. Takayama has been renowned for chasen making for centuries, and its highly specialized techniques have been carefully passed down through generations of craftspeople.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the raw bamboo to the finished chasen, all materials are sourced in Japan. The bamboo is traditionally prepared in Takayama using natural methods, including aburanuki (oil removal) and sun-drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep tone of the black bamboo is beautifully complemented by the Aqua Blue #28 thread, creating a distinctive chasen that combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a refreshing, refined touch of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Takayama Chasen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by 25th-generation chasen master Ryosai Kubo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Traditional Craftsman by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of only 16 Takayama chasen makers carrying on the tradition today\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo: Japanese Black Bamboo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Color: Aqua Blue #28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials sourced in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Takayama, Ikoma, Nara\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore use, soak the prongs in warm water for a few minutes to gently soften them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse thoroughly after each use to remove all traces of matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the chasen to dry completely after use to help prevent mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Takayama Chasen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakayama Chasen (高山茶筅)\u003cbr\u003e25th-Generation Chasen Master Ryosai Kubo (二十五代目茶筅師 久保良斎)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakayama, located in Ikoma, Nara Prefecture, is renowned for its long tradition of handcrafted bamboo tea whisks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyosai Kubo continues this heritage as a 25th-generation chasen master. From the preparation of the raw bamboo through the final finishing, the materials used for his chasen are sourced in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional bamboo preparation techniques, including aburanuki and natural sun-drying, are still carried out in Takayama before each chasen is carefully shaped and finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryosai Kubo – 25th-Generation Takayama Chasen Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45088953237700,"sku":"Black Bamboo #28 Aqua Blue","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/44_734d3d64-68e9-46d8-8e64-fbad209fad0d.jpg?v=1754968167","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/fr\/products\/black-bamboo-takayama-chasen-with-aqua-blue-28-thread-ryosai-kubo","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}