This hand-crafted bamboo tea whisk, made by Hirata Toshiyuki from Nara Prefecture, is perfect for outdoor tea sessions. It is designed to fit into a traditional chabako—a box typically made of bamboo, wood, or lacquer used to store and transport the essential utensils for outdoor tea ceremonies. Slightly shorter than standard whisks, it is also ideal for smaller tea bowls.

Place of origin: Takayama, Nara Prefecture, Japan.