Kinpisho' (a book written by the Emperor Juntoku, which records the history and origin of imperial court ceremonies and sets forth the rules and etiquette for carrying out such ceremonies) describes it as 'Kuredake no mase,' and "Makura no soshi" (the Pillow Book) describes it as 'Take no mase.'
「禁秘抄」には、「呉竹　架（ませ）」とあり、また『枕草子』には、「竹のませ」とある。