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A chasen is handcrafted from a single piece of bamboo. The process involves several intricate steps:

Selection of Bamboo: High-quality bamboo is chosen for flexibility and strength.

* Selection of Bamboo: High-quality bamboo is chosen for flexibility and strength.

Cutting and Shaping: The bamboo is cut to length and carved to form a handle and a series of tines.

* Cutting and Shaping: The bamboo is cut to length and carved to form a handle and a series of tines.

Splitting the Tines: The upper portion is meticulously split into thin strands using a small knife.

* Splitting the Tines: The upper portion is meticulously split into thin strands using a small knife.

Forming the Tines: The strands are curled and shaped inward to create the whisk's distinctive form.

* Forming the Tines: The strands are curled and shaped inward to create the whisk's distinctive form.

Variations

=== Variations ===

The chasen comes in various styles, distinguished by the number of tines and their intended use:

Kazuho Chasen: Typically has about 70 tines and is used for preparing thin tea (usucha).

* Kazuho Chasen: Typically has about 70 tines and is used for preparing thin tea (usucha).

Araho Chasen: Features fewer, thicker tines suitable for thick tea (koicha).

* Araho Chasen: Features fewer, thicker tines suitable for thick tea (koicha).

Hyappondate Chasen: Contains around 100 tines, offering a finer whisking action.

* Hyappondate Chasen: Contains around 100 tines, offering a finer whisking action.

Chakageami Chasen: Designed for beginners, often with fewer tines for ease of use.

* Chakageami Chasen: Designed for beginners, often with fewer tines for ease of use.

Different regions and schools of tea ceremony may prefer specific types of chasen.

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 A chasen is handcrafted from a single piece of bamboo. The process involves several intricate steps:
-Selection of Bamboo: High-quality bamboo is chosen for flexibility and strength.
+* Selection of Bamboo: High-quality bamboo is chosen for flexibility and strength.
-Cutting and Shaping: The bamboo is cut to length and carved to form a handle and a series of tines.
+* Cutting and Shaping: The bamboo is cut to length and carved to form a handle and a series of tines.
-Splitting the Tines: The upper portion is meticulously split into thin strands using a small knife.
+* Splitting the Tines: The upper portion is meticulously split into thin strands using a small knife.
-Forming the Tines: The strands are curled and shaped inward to create the whisk's distinctive form.
+* Forming the Tines: The strands are curled and shaped inward to create the whisk's distinctive form.
-Variations
+=== Variations ===
 The chasen comes in various styles, distinguished by the number of tines and their intended use:
-Kazuho Chasen: Typically has about 70 tines and is used for preparing thin tea (usucha).
+* Kazuho Chasen: Typically has about 70 tines and is used for preparing thin tea (usucha).
-Araho Chasen: Features fewer, thicker tines suitable for thick tea (koicha).
+* Araho Chasen: Features fewer, thicker tines suitable for thick tea (koicha).
-Hyappondate Chasen: Contains around 100 tines, offering a finer whisking action.
+* Hyappondate Chasen: Contains around 100 tines, offering a finer whisking action.
-Chakageami Chasen: Designed for beginners, often with fewer tines for ease of use.
+* Chakageami Chasen: Designed for beginners, often with fewer tines for ease of use.
 Different regions and schools of tea ceremony may prefer specific types of chasen.