Ajiroji Oufu Donsu - Dashifukusa (Silk Cloth for Koicha)

This dashifukusa is used in Omotesenke tea practice, particularly during the preparation of koicha (thick tea).

網代地桜楓緞子

Ajiroji Oufu Donsu is a traditional silk textile featuring an elegant combination of woven patterns and seasonal motifs.

The ajiroji (woven lattice) ground creates a subtle, structured texture, while the design incorporates sakura (cherry blossoms) and kaede (maple leaves)—symbols of spring and autumn in Japanese aesthetics. Together, these motifs express the beauty of seasonal transition and the harmony of nature.

Made from donsu silk, known for its rich texture and refined sheen, this textile offers both visual depth and a sense of formality. It is well suited for tea ceremony use, where seasonal awareness and understated elegance are essential.

Elegantly presented in a paulownia wood box

■ About Yuko Tsuchida

Yuko Tsuchida is one of the esteemed artisans of the Senke Jisshoku—the ten traditional craft families serving the Japanese tea ceremony schools.

The Tsuchida family has been responsible for producing fukusa (silk cloths used in tea ceremony) for generations, preserving techniques and aesthetics that have been refined over centuries in Kyoto.

The current head of the Tsuchida family is the 12th generation, continuing this distinguished lineage. Each piece reflects a deep understanding of textile craftsmanship, formality, and the subtle beauty central to chanoyu.

Their work is highly respected in the world of tea, valued not only for its function but also as an expression of cultural heritage and refined artistry.