Chitose Shoha Yuyusai Okonomi - Dashifukusa

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

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This dashifukusa is made from Chitose Shoha, a traditional silk textile known for its soft texture and refined appearance.

The color, Wakadake (young bamboo green), expresses a fresh and elegant tone, often associated with new growth and quiet vitality in Japanese aesthetics.

This design is favored by Yūsai Sōshō, the 14th-generation Grand Master of the Omotesenke school of Japanese tea ceremony. His aesthetic is known for its balance of tradition and quiet refinement, making this piece especially suitable for formal koicha (thick tea) practice.

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.