Takayama Ro Hishaku

This handmade hishaku (柄杓 - water ladle) is made by made in Takayama, Nara in the ro (炉 - hearth) style, with a larger cup and reverse-angled cut to the end of the handle

It is made of two pieces of hand-carved bamboo, expertly fitted together with a small amount of glue

Bamboo is sensitive to humidity, and will shrink if the atmosphere is too dry. Bamboo also expands when soaked with hot water, so if the cup and handle are loose when dry, they will swell and become tightly fitted when used.