Matsukuizuru Shoha Kobukusa

松喰鶴紹巴 古帛紗

This kobukusa is made from Shoha silk, featuring the classic Matsukuizuru (cranes with pine) motif.

In Japanese symbolism, cranes represent longevity and good fortune, while pine trees signify endurance and resilience. The combination of crane and pine is considered especially auspicious, expressing wishes for long life, prosperity, and harmony.

Crafted from Shoha silk, known for its smooth texture and refined finish, this kobukusa offers both elegance and cultural depth. It is well suited for tea ceremony use, particularly in formal settings or celebratory occasions.

■ About Yuko Tsuchida

Yuko Tsuchida is one of the distinguished artisan families of the Senke Jisshoku—the ten traditional craft lineages serving the three main schools of Japanese tea ceremony.

The Tsuchida family specializes in the making of fukusa and kobukusa—silk textiles used in tea practice—preserving techniques and aesthetics that have been refined in Kyoto over generations.

As the 13th-generation head of this lineage, Yuko Tsuchida continues to uphold a long-standing tradition while bringing a quiet sense of refinement to each piece. Their work is highly regarded in the tea world for its balance of functionality, formality, and understated beauty.

Each textile reflects the essential values of chanoyu, where even the smallest detail carries meaning and intention.