* Each individually hand crafted and craved in Nara, Japan * Crafted by one of only 15 chasen craftsmen left in Japan. * Small production - only available in limited quantities 60-piece authentic Takayama chasen, using traditional Japanese chasen craftsmanship. Made in Nara, Japan All processes are carefully handmade by craftsmen with traditional techniques, resulting in a beautiful chasen. Each will have slightly unique shape and coloring due to hand craft and carving. The characteristic of the true chasen is that the egg-shaped curve cuts not only the tip but also the entirety, finished thinly and elastic, optimal to make fine matcha.