Check out these articles
-
Video article 4:18
Beppu Bamboo Crafts: A Look at the History and Characteristics of the Traditional Japanese Craft From Oita Prefecture. Enjoy the Skilled Techniques of These Bamboo Weaving Artisans!
Traditional Crafts- 224 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 6:09
The Japanese Fishing Rod Is a Delicate and Supple, Yet Strong Work of Art. A Look at "Sao Shosaku," a Company in Kawaguchi, Saitama That Continues to Make High-Quality, Traditional Japanese Fishing Rods
Traditional Crafts- 261 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 10:31
Tatami - An Indispensable Part of Japanese Style Rooms. Two Tatami Craftsmen Talk About Their Passion and Commitment To the Traditional Product That Has Been Handed Down in Japan Since Ancient Times
Traditional Crafts- 21 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 4:51
Fusuma and Folding Screens Affixed With "Edo Karakami" to Become Works of Art! This Historic Craft, Which Was Used to Write Waka Poetry in the Heian Period, Is Filled With the Japanese Spirit of "Wa"
Traditional Crafts- 216 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 10:00
Traditional Maki-e Lacquerware - Discover the Skills of Master Craftsmen Who Have Cultivated Their Skills Through Years of Hard Work!
Traditional Crafts- 61 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:49
The Beautiful Cutlery of Sakai, Osaka - The Appeal of Osaka's Traditional Craft and How the Blades Are Made!
Traditional Crafts- 97 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 10:07
Roasting Tianjin Sweet Chestnuts Requires a Lot of Time and Effort but the Result Is Delicious! These Beautiful, Glossy Chestnuts Are a Traditional Food Loved by the Japanese People!
Food & Drink- 38 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:29
Suruga Bamboo Ware: A Traditional Japanese Craft With Breathtaking Detail in Shizuoka Prefecture. You Won't Be Able To Take Your Eyes off These Amazing Works of Art!
Traditional CraftsHistoryLife & Business- 331 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 4:17
Marugame Uchiwa Fans Are Works of Art Whose Craft Has Been Passed Down in Kagawa Prefecture Since the Edo Period. A Look at the History and Production Process of the Amazing Craft, Which Is a Great Souvenir for Visitors to Konpira Shrine
Traditional CraftsAction & Adventure- 121 plays
- YouTube
Chasen: Introducing the Characteristics and History of the Takayama Tea Whisk – A 500-Year-Old Utensil Essential for Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Takayama Tea Whisks
This video was made by Japanese Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square, a shop dedicated to Japanese traditional crafts, to introduce the Takayama Tea Whisk.
In the unique culture of Japanese tea ceremony, tea whisks are used for making matcha tea.
Takayama Tea Whisks are traditional instruments made of bamboo and individually hand-crafted by artisans.
In this article we'll introduce the charms and manufacturing process of Takayama Tea Whisks.
Be sure to follow along with the video.
Takayama Tea Whisks and Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Japan has many traditional crafts with a long history.
There is a wide variety of crafts including lacquerwares, ceramic wares, Buddhist altars, textiles, bamboo works, woodworks, Japanese paper, and many more.
Tea ceremony utensils are traditional crafts that also have high cultural value as well.
The tradition of tea drinking is said to have already started in the Heian period (794-1185 AD) in Japan.
During the Kamakura period (1185 – 1333 AD), monk Eisai brought tea ceremony to Japan.
As one of the most expensive tea whisks used for tea ceremony, the traditional Takayama Tea Whisk is made in Takayama in Ikoma City, Nara.
The History and Cultural Value of Takayama Tea Whisks
The production of Takayama Tea Whisks started around the middle of the Muromachi period (1336 – 1573 AD).
The tea whisk was requested by Juko Murata, who started the tradition of Wabicha (a style of tea ceremony).
Takayama Tamibe-no Jounyudo Souzetsu, the lord of Takayama’s son, accepted the request and made a special tea whisk for Murata.
The tea whisk was presented to Emperor Gotsuchimikado and cherished by him.
After the Edo period, the art of making Takayama Tea whisks had been handed down from artisans to only one of their children as a secret technique.
In recent years however, the craftmanship has been passed down to 16 apprentices.
The craft has been passed on as a handicraft of artisans in Takayama, Nara as well.
The Characteristics and Manufacturing Process of Takayama Tea Whisks
Takayama Tea Whisks are made with many types of bamboo such as Henon bamboo, black bamboo and soot bamboo which is smoked in a hearth for many years.
The edge of a bamboo pole is cracked into pieces, shaved thin, curled and fixed, then wrapped together to form a bamboo whisk.
The painstakingly crafted Takayama Tea Whisks are truly works of art.
Take a look at 0:29 in the video as it introduces the manufacturing process of Takayama Tea Whisks in detail.
Summary of Takayama Tea Whisks
The tradition of Japanese tea ceremony is also very popular outside Japan as it shows the Japanese spirit of Wabisabi.
You can see that each tool made in the workshop is also a very profound traditional craft.
We hope after reading this article and watching the video that we've sparked your interest in Takayama Tea Whisks.
The maker of the video, Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square, sells a variety of products including Takayama Tea Whisks.
If you want to experience traditional Japanese culture or tea ceremony culture, we highly recommend that you purchase a traditional Takayama Tea Whisk.
【Official Website】Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square
https://kougeihin.jp/en/
AccessMap (Google Maps)
-
Video article 2:27
How the World's Thinnest Paper, "Tengu Joshi," Is Made. The Traditional Japanese Craft Used in the National Library and Other Libraries, Is a Work of Art Made by Many Artisans
Traditional Crafts- 146 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 13:11
Sword Polishing Is a Highly Difficult Type of Craftsmanship for Maintaining Japanese Swords. A Look at the Uncompromising Techniques That Go Into Restoring Japan's Historical Swords
Traditional Crafts- 474 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 9:47
Wadaiko: The Traditional Japanese Drum Used at Festivals. Meet the Craftsman Protecting Traditional Techniques That Require Several Years to Be Completed
Traditional Crafts- 92 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 4:55
Traditional Japanese Crafts: Akita Woodworking. The History and Culture of Japanese Craftsmen Culminate to Create Beautiful Works of Art in Akita Prefecture
Traditional Crafts- 311 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 1:47
Meet the Craftsman That Has Been Crafting Intricate Bunraku Puppet Heads for 40 Years! This Interview With an Awa Deko Ningyo Puppet Maker Will Make You Fall in Love With Ningyo Joruri!
Traditional Crafts- 201 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 2:26
Obori Soma Ware Is a Work of Art Dating Back 300 Years. Despite the Damage Caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, This Traditional Craft Has Been Passed on From One Generation to the Next, Keeping the Flames of the Kiln Lit in Iwaki, Fukushima!
Traditional Crafts- 65 plays
- Vimeo
-
Video article 2:35
Aizu Paper Mache Akabeko - With Its Impressive Bright Red Coloring, This 400-Year-Old Folk Art of Aizu, Fukushima Is a Craft That Clearly Shows the Craftsman's Attention To Detail
Traditional Crafts Japanese Celebrities- 400 plays
- Vimeo
-
Video article 21:10
What Makes Amezaiku One of Japan's Most Prized Traditional Crafts? If You Look at the Craftsmanship of Japan, the Country of Manufacturing, You'll Understand Why...
Traditional Crafts- 317 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:29
Suruga Bamboo Ware: A Traditional Japanese Craft With Breathtaking Detail in Shizuoka Prefecture. You Won't Be Able To Take Your Eyes off These Amazing Works of Art!
Traditional Crafts History Life & Business- 331 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 2:08
Kirikane: A Japanese Technique That Uses Gold Leaf to Draw Patterns on Buddhist Decorations. Check Out the Beautiful Craftsmanship in These Works of Art Created by Highly Skilled Artisans!
Traditional Crafts- 259 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 3:41
Dojigiri - The Famous Japanese Sword Recreated With the Combined Technology of Modern Sword Masters! A Project to Recreate the Legendary Sword in Okayama, Japan!
Traditional Crafts- 189 plays
- YouTube
-
Video article 5:06
Enjoy a Moment of Healing With the Fantastic Lights of Gifu Paper Lanterns from Gifu Prefecture! The Soft Glow of These Lanterns, Handcrafted by Skilled Artisans, Is Popular All Over the World!
Traditional Crafts- 208 plays
- YouTube
Comment