04 — Artisan

Kubo Tatehiro

Born in Takayama, Ikoma, Nara, raised in the workshop of his grandfather.
Certified as a Traditional Craftsman in 2018.

Kubo Tatehiro on the workshop veranda, cup in hand

Every bamboo is different.
That is what makes it interesting.

Born in Takayama, in the hills of Ikoma, Nara, and raised watching the handwork of his grandfather. After high school, he trained under his grandfather.

In 2018 he was certified as a Traditional Craftsman, and has demonstrated the craft in various places and been introduced through media, including the Discovery Channel program "Ashita e no Tobira" ("Doorway to Tomorrow").

Master of Traditional Crafts

In 2018, certified as a Master of Traditional Crafts (Dentō Kōgeishi) for Takayama Chasen — a craft designated by Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Artisan name: Komakichi.

Master of Traditional Crafts plaque — Kubo Tatehiro (Komakichi)
Certificate of Traditional Craftsman

The Artisans of the WorkshopChasen makers, all

Kubo Satomi making a chasen
Kubo SatomiChasen artisan
Kubo Sachiko making a chasen
Kubo SachikoChasen artisan

The Work, in Motion

Splitting the bamboo, paring the tines, weaving the whisk.
A film of the work, from first cut to finished chasen.

Film of Kubo Tatehiro making a chasen

Film by COMMONS | Stories from Japan 　(Japanese narration)

How a chasen is made (Process X)

Film by Process X

Takayama Chasen artisan Kubo Tatehiro (Ashita e no Tobira)

Film by Ashita e no Tobira (at-home)

Kubo Tatehiro, seventh generation, at work

Seventh master — Kubo Tatehiro

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