This book, compiled and edited by Takayuki Mori, one of Japan’s leading researchers of tea utensils, features 100 modern chashaku (tea scoops). It provides an in-depth exploration of their historical background, production techniques, and artistic styles.
Modern chashaku refer to tea scoops crafted in Japan from the Meiji era onward. These works, while inheriting traditional production techniques, incorporate innovative design concepts and artistic expressions, resulting in a diverse range of forms. This book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the aesthetic sensibilities and historical significance embedded in these tea utensils.
