Ishikawa Takenomise Matsuba Chashaku ochoko A sanpo is a small

A sanpo is a small portable altar that is used for making offerings during special occasions

and he also developed a special purple dye derived from sea shells

bamboo and a small iris

and he has been nominated for the prestigious Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition eleven times

Ishikawa Takenomise Matsuba Chashaku ochoko A sanpo is a small*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a high grade lacquered bamboo chashaku made by Ishikawa Takenomise in Kyoto. Chashaku are an essential item for traditional Japanese tea ceremony, they are used for the measuring and preparation of matcha tea. The back of the spoon is coated in dark coloured urushi lacquer and features a makie matsuba pine needle pattern,