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高山茶筌 | Takayama Chasen

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-Graceful curves, crafted by masterful hands.-

In the Way of Tea (Chadō), every tool carries a story—a lineage of skill, philosophy, and deep respect for nature. 高山茶筌 (Takayama Chasen) is more than a whisk; it is an embodiment of sustainability, precision, and Japan’s disappearing craftsmanship.

Unlike the commonly used 茶筅 (chasen), which refers only to the fine-tipped whisk, this piece is named 茶筌 (chasen, written with “筌”), emphasizing its deeper connection to the bamboo itself. Every part of the bamboo is used, ensuring nothing is wasted—a philosophy that aligns with Kyoto’s approach to beauty, where imperfection, resourcefulness, and reverence for natural materials shape tradition.

But this tradition is at a crossroads. 2024 marks a 100-year bamboo growth cycle, leading to a domestic bamboo shortage. With the demand for authentic Japanese chasen outpacing supply, and cheap, mass-produced Chinese whisks flooding the market, Japan’s tea culture faces an urgent challenge. Of the mere 16 remaining chasen-making workshops in Japan, our whisks are crafted by one of the most respected artisans, Master Kubo—a certified traditional craftsman of Takayama. His skill and dedication ensure that each piece remains true to the centuries-old craft of Takayama chasen-making.

Through 高山茶筌, we do not just preserve a tradition—we participate in it. Each whisk is a bridge between past and future, carrying forward the wisdom of bamboo, the integrity of handmade tools, and the quiet artistry of Chadō.

To use 高山茶筌 is to hold a piece of Japan’s living heritage—a testament to the irreplaceable value of craftsmanship in an era of mass production.

Region of Origin: Takayama, Nara
Material: Black Bamboo
Weight: 0.04kg
Parcel Size: 6cm×12cm×6cm

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-職人技が生み出す、優美な曲線の妙-

茶道では、道具のひとつひとつに物語がある。それは、技術、哲学、自然への深い敬意の系譜である。高山茶筌は単なる泡立て器ではなく、持続可能性、精密さ、そして失われつつある日本の職人技を体現している。

一般的に使われる茶筅は、先端の細い泡立て器のみを指すのに対し、この作品は茶筌と名付けられ、竹そのものとの深いつながりを強調している。竹のすべての部分を使用し、無駄なものは一切ない。この哲学は、不完全性、臨機応変さ、自然素材への畏敬の念が伝統を形作るという、京都の美へのアプローチと一致する。

しかし、この伝統は岐路に立たされている。2024年、竹の成長サイクルは100年を迎え、国内の竹不足につながる。本格的な茶筅の需要が供給を上回り、安価な中国製の大量生産茶筅が市場に出回る中、日本の茶文化は喫緊の課題に直面している。日本に16軒しかない茶筅工房の中で、最も尊敬を集める職人の一人、高山伝統工芸士に認定された久保匠によって制作された。

高山茶筌を通じて、私たちは伝統を守るだけでなく、伝統に参加している。一本一本の泡立て器が過去と未来の架け橋となり、竹の知恵、手作りの道具の誠実さ、そして茶道の静かな芸術性を受け継いでいるのである。

高山茶筌を使うことは、日本の生きた遺産を手にすることであり、大量生産の時代における職人技のかけがえのない価値を証明することなのだ。

産地 奈良県生駒市高山町
素材 黒竹
重さ: 0.04kg
小包サイズ: 6cm×12cm×6cm

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    • Hokkaido

      ¥1,740

    • Tohoku
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      ¥1,150

    • Kanto
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      ¥990

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      ¥990

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      ¥880

    • Tokai
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      ¥880

    • Chugoku
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      ¥880

    • Shikoku
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      ¥880

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      ¥990

    • Okinawa

      ¥1,450

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      ¥4,400

      United States

      ¥5,300

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      ¥4,400

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      ¥4,400

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