The Mino-Yaki chasen holder, known in Japan as kusenaoshi (くせ直し) is used to maintain the natural form / shape of the chasen.  You may see these referred to by many names but in Japanese they are refered to as “kuse naoshi” or “chasen yasume” which most commonly is translated to “habit fixer” and “whisk rester” - you will sometimes also see them refered to as ‘whisk stands’, (茶筅立)

Caring for your Chasen

After use you must gently and carefully wash your chasen in a bowl with lukewarm water. Gently place the whisk onto the kusenaoshi - this can only be done when the whisk is wet as it is more pliable. 

The chasen should be left to dry in a well ventilated and shady spot.    

About Meisen Kiln (明泉窯)