Discover a refined Japanese bamboo tea scoop (chashaku) named Fuyu Kodachi, meaning Winter Grove. This Zen master chashaku features calligraphy by Hasegawa Kanshu of Daitokuji Sangenin, one of Kyoto's most revered Zen sub-temples. A bamboo tea utensil crafted by Kubo Ryosai, this matcha scoop gift comes complete with a signed wooden box (tomobako) and bamboo tube case. Ships with tracking from Japan.
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[ PRODUCT DETAILS ] • Artist: Kubo Ryosai (Carver) / Hasegawa Kanshu, Daitokuji Sangenin (Calligraphy) • Origin: Kyoto, Japan • Type: Tea Scoop (Chashaku / 茶杓) • Mei (Name): Fuyu Kodachi (冬木立) – Winter Grove • Dimensions: Approx. 18 cm length (7.1”) – Standard chashaku size • Materials: Natural bamboo • Packaging: Signed tomobako (wooden box), bamboo tsutsu (tube case), paper outer box • Condition: Excellent – Appears unused. No cracks, chips, or discoloration. • Style: Traditional Japanese / Zen Minimalist
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[ ABOUT THIS PIECE ] This chashaku takes its poetic name from a winter landscape – bare trees standing in quiet dignity against the cold sky. The mei was inscribed by Hasegawa Kanshu, a respected Zen priest of Daitokuji Sangenin, a sub-temple within the famed Daitokuji complex in Kyoto. The calligraphy on both the tomobako lid and bamboo tube is fluid and confident, reflecting years of Zen brush practice.
The scoop itself was carved by Kubo Ryosai, whose clean, elegant shaping shows a deep understanding of bamboo grain and tea ceremony aesthetics. The natural honey tone of the bamboo is unmarred, and the gentle curve of the tame (scoop tip) is perfectly suited for scooping matcha powder.
[ WHY CHOOSE THIS CHASHAKU? ] Daitokuji has been the spiritual heart of Japanese tea culture since the 16th century, when Sen no Rikyu himself trained there. A chashaku bearing calligraphy from a Daitokuji priest carries this lineage directly into your tea practice. Kubo Ryosai's carving is understated yet precise – a hallmark of the Kyoto bamboo tradition.
[ CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE ] In Japanese tea ceremony, the chashaku is not merely a utensil but a vessel of seasonal poetry. The host selects a scoop whose mei resonates with the season and the spirit of the gathering. Fuyu Kodachi evokes the stark beauty of leafless trees – a reminder that even in stillness, life endures. This theme is deeply connected to wabi-sabi, the aesthetic of finding beauty in impermanence.
[ PROVENANCE & AUTHENTICITY ] Complete set includes: signed tomobako with Hasegawa Kanshu's calligraphy and kao (personal seal), inscribed bamboo tsutsu, and the chashaku with Ryosai's maker's mark. The paper outer box is also included.
[ SUGGESTED USES ] Ideal for daily matcha preparation or as a display piece in a tokonoma alcove. Perfect gift for tea lovers, Zen practitioners, or a unique retirement gift that embodies Japanese mindfulness.
[ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ] Q: Can I use this for making matcha daily? A: Yes, this is a fully functional chashaku designed for scooping matcha powder. Approximately 1.5 scoops equals one serving.
Q: How should I care for it? A: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after use. Never soak in water. Store in the bamboo tube to maintain shape.
Q: Is the calligraphy authentic? A: Yes, the tomobako bears Hasegawa Kanshu's original brush calligraphy and personal kao seal.
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