Artists

Region: Takayama, Nara Prefecture

Born in 1964, Mr. Tango Tanimura is the 20th generation master of chasen (tea whisk) in the Tanimura family, renowned for crafting tea whisks for nearly 500 years in Takayama, Nara Prefecture. He holds the esteemed position of crafting first-grade products, appointed by the heads of the Ura-senke and Mushakoji-senke schools. Mr. Tanimura’s tea whisks are known for their flexibility, suppleness, and ease of use for making smooth and fine tea. These are ideal for individuals who seek to enjoy tea casually.