Urushi-Lacquered Chashaku

This listing presents a high-grade lacquered bamboo chashaku, meticulously crafted by Ishiwaki Tutsuname in Japan, Kyoto. A fundamental tool in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, the chashaku is used to scoop and measure matcha powder with precision and grace.

The back of the scoop is coated in a deep, dark urushi lacquer, while the front remains unfinished to highlight the natural texture and beauty of the bamboo.

Urushi lacquerware is created using the natural sap of urushi trees. The lacquering process is both highly skilled and time-intensive, requiring numerous layers that can take between six months and two years to fully complete. As urushi cures best in warm, humid conditions, Japan’s rainy season and summer months offer the perfect environment. The result is an object of enduring beauty and strength—both functional and refined.