{"product_id":"jingdezhen-wood-fired-matcha-whisk-holder-ember-ash","title":"Jingdezhen Wood-Fired Matcha Whisk Holder | Ember \u0026 Ash","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eone-of-a-kind, wood-fired matcha whisk holder\u003c\/strong\u003e was made in Jingdezhen, China, after I asked a local potter to create a shape I had been searching for. The rounded form is designed for a bamboo chasen (matcha whisk), with a curved shoulder and a small center opening. Choose from distinct one-of-a-kind wood-fired finishes: \u003cstrong\u003eCopper Frost\u003c\/strong\u003e has copper-brown and soft ivory tones, while \u003cstrong\u003eAsh Halo\u003c\/strong\u003e has a dramatic gray-white ash-like glaze over warm copper. Each holder has its own firing marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery wood-fired piece is one of a kind.\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural effects of the firing leave individual patterns and color changes, so each variation has its own product photos. More distinct designs may be added as separate options over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Shape Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bamboo chasen has delicate, curved tines. After rinsing the whisk, placing it over the holder lets the tines spread around the rounded outer surface rather than getting flattened. This helps the whisk keep its shape while it air-dries. The compact, rounded ceramic body gives it a stable place to rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is also useful during matcha preparation. Turn the holder over to rest the whisk when you need to set it aside, as illustrated in the photos. It can also serve as a simple rest for a bamboo \u003cem\u003echashaku\u003c\/em\u003e (matcha scoop).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Holder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper Frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm copper and earthy rose-brown glaze with flowing cream-white areas, speckled kiln marks, and a rounded center opening. Each side looks different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsh Halo:\u003c\/strong\u003e An ash-white and smoky charcoal mottled glaze forms a halo around the center opening. A soft ivory band meets the copper-brown body, with irregular kiln-firing marks that make this holder one of a kind. The photos show this variation from three different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e One ceramic matcha whisk holder (chasen holder \/ kusenaoshi)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.25 inches wide × 1.375 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood-fired\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jingdezhen, China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wood-firing color variations; each piece is one of a kind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing includes \u003cstrong\u003eone chasen holder only\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bamboo matcha whisk (chasen), scoop (chashaku), and any other tools shown in the photos are for illustration only and are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border:1px solid #000;background-color:#dff0d8;padding-top:1em;border-collapse:separate;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeo's Story: A Special Request in Jingdezhen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI had been looking for a chasen holder in this shape, but it was surprisingly difficult to find one. During my 2025 trip to Jingdezhen, I asked the same potter I was working with if she could make something like it. She did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this one special to me is that it is wood-fired. Most whisk holders I came across were much more ordinary. I wanted something that worked well with a chasen but also had the character of a small piece of pottery. I love how the firing brought out different earthy colors on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:right;margin:20px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeo Lukidi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounder, Tea \u0026amp; Whisk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe or gently hand-wash with warm water, then dry completely. Avoid dishwashers, harsh scrubbing, and sudden temperature changes. 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