Nashi-ji Kiku Karakusa Dashibukusa | Chanoyu Silk Cloth

Nashi-ji Kiku Karakusa | 梨地菊唐草

This elegant brocade is distinguished by its nashi-ji ("pear-skin") textured ground, inspired by the refined surface of traditional Japanese maki-e lacquerware. Woven with graceful chrysanthemum arabesque (kiku karakusa) motifs in white and soft indigo against a rich red background, the design combines subtle texture with harmonious colors, creating a timeless expression of elegance for the tea ceremony.

Product No. 182
Material: Finest Quality 100% Silk
Textile: Traditional Nishijin-ori (Kyoto Brocade)
Construction: Hand-sewn

Size:
Dashibukusa: Approx. 27.5 × 28.5 cm (10.83 × 11.22 inches)

Tea Textile Encyclopedia (茶の裂地名鑑), p.82
The Works of Kitamura Tokusai – Retsuji Ranman (北村徳齋の仕事 裂地爛漫), p.96

Kitamura Tokusai is Japan's only specialized maker of fukusa (ceremonial silk cloths) for the tea ceremony. Established in 1712 (Shōtoku 2) in Kyoto's Nishijin district, the workshop has been producing fine tea textiles for over 300 years, preserving the elegance and spirit of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Features of Kitamura's Dashibukusa

■ Carefully Selected Fabrics

Made from exceptional Nishijin-ori silk, each piece features historic tea textiles that have been treasured for generations. Their refined patterns and harmonious colors bring timeless beauty to the tea room.

■ Beautiful Craftsmanship

Each dashibukusa is meticulously hand-sewn by skilled artisans, ensuring exceptional quality, graceful drape, and lasting beauty worthy of the tea ceremony tradition.