*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.
This listing is for a take-zutsu bamboo chashaku case made by Ishikawa Takenomise in Kyoto. Take (bamboo) zutsu (holder/case) are cylindrical tubes of hollowed out bamboo used for storing chashaku tea scoops. The case in this listing is made of white bamboo sourced from the Arashiyama district in Kyoto, and the lid is hand carved from cedar. Take care when opening the case, pull the lid straight and do not twist it as twisting may crack or completely break the wood. *Please note that markings on the exterior will differ from the photos as no two pieces of bamboo are the same.
Ishikawa Takenomise (Ishikawa Bamboo shop) opened in 1935, and consists of skilled artisans specialising in the production of tea utensils and items used for ikebana flower arranging. Their main store and production area is located in Arashiyama, they also have some smaller stores located in downtown Kyoto city. They use high quality bamboo which is selected for its colour and flexibility. They boast over 100 types of products, and it is possible to view the craftsmen at work at their main store in Arashiyama.
Size
Approximate Length: 21.5cm (8.4”)
Condition
It’s a brand new and unused item.
THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION
**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia: NO SHIPPING. Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries. We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process.
**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Asia: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico: EMS Express 10-15 days.
**Russia: No shipping methods available.
