All about the matcha whisk stand (Chasen naoshi)

Did you know the matcha whisk stand has many names? it is commonly known as the Chasen naoshi, kusenaoshi, chasen-tate or chasen yasume. 

The chasen naoshi is one of my favourite matcha accessories, however, it is often overlooked in the making of matcha and daily ritual. 

The chasen naoshi has been designed to help ensure our the longevity of our matcha whisks. It is shaped to help maintain the shape of the matcha whisks, as over time matcha whisks tends to straighten and lose its bell like shape. The matcha whisks also is shaped to ensure each tine on the whisk is spread out from each other, ensuring the whisk dries adequately to prevent mould from growing. 

Did you know the chasen naoshi also has different sized holes and shape? They are made that way to accomodate for the different types of matcha whisk sizes, such as an 80 prong whisk versus a 120 prong whisk, and a whisk made in Takayama, Japan compared to one made in China or South Korea. 

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