Kobori Kando Utsushi Shoha - Dashifukusa (Silk Cloth for Koicha)

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

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Kobori Kando Utsushi Shoha refers to a traditional textile design reproduced from the classical Kobori Kando pattern.

“Kando” is a striped textile style long appreciated in Japanese tea culture for its quiet rhythm and refined simplicity. The term utsushi indicates that this piece is a respectful reproduction of an established, historical design, preserving its original aesthetic spirit.

Made from Shoha silk—known for its smooth texture and elegant finish—this textile embodies the understated sophistication associated with classical tea aesthetics. It is especially suited for formal tea settings, where subtle design and material quality are deeply valued.

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.