Premium Matcha Whisk Holder - Handcrafted Kozan-ji Temple Choju Giga Design - Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony Accessory for Matcha Lovers - Perfect for Home, Zen Decor & Traditional Tea Preparation

Product Description

Featuring the distinctive “nami-yu” glaze, which is made from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, this matcha whisk holder has a natural base color in yellowish cream-white. It is a traditional tool for aligning the bristle of a "Chasen" matcha whisk. 

Since bamboo has a tendency to straighten easily, you can keep the shape of your matcha whisk by using the holder. After using the whisk, please rinse it in water and stand it in the holder.

The paintwork is done by individual Japanese-style painters, pursuing their own originality and depth beyond the expectations for a mere decoration. This matcha whisk holder depicts the famous illustrated scroll named "Choju Giga," which is a caricature picture scroll depicting anthropomorphic animals and their playfulness, dating from the mid-12th to mid-13th centuries. These designs from the picture scrolls are designated as a Japanese national treasure in Kozan-ji Temple in Kyoto. Please enjoy these humorous and playful works intricately depicted through Tousen Kiln’s painting techniques.

We see the picture of a frog, a rabbit, and a monkey. Turning around the item gives you a glimpse of each playful animal. From the top you see all three going round in circles. Although a simple tool, these little animals running around add a comical flavor to the serene tea ceremony.