Shiroji Futae Tsuru Kokinran Kobukusa | Urasenke Tea Cloth

Shiroji Futae Tsuru Kokinran Kobukusa | 白地二重蔓古金襴 古帛紗

This distinguished meibutsugire (celebrated historical textile) features the elegant Shiroji Futae Tsuru Kokinran pattern. Woven on a refined white ground, the design is composed of gracefully intertwined double vines inspired by classical Chinese brocade, symbolizing longevity, harmony, and enduring prosperity. Its refined balance and understated elegance have made it a treasured textile for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.

Product No. 335
Material: Finest Quality 100% Silk
Textile: Traditional Nishijin-ori (Kyoto Brocade)
Construction: Hand-sewn

Size:
Kobukusa: Approx. 15.8 × 15.2 cm (6.22 × 5.98 inches)

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, refinement, and spirit of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Features of Kitamura's Kobukusa

■ Carefully Selected Fabrics

Each kobukusa is crafted from exceptional Nishijin-ori silk, featuring historic tea ceremony textiles that have been treasured for generations. The elegant weave and subtle color palette enhance the beauty of every tea gathering.

■ Beautiful Craftsmanship

Every piece is meticulously hand-sewn by skilled artisans, ensuring a graceful finish, comfortable handling, and the timeless quality expected of Kitamura Tokusai's tea textiles.


名物白地二重蔓古金襴（しろじふたえづるこきんらん）は、室町時代以降に中国・明から日本へ伝わった、由緒ある「名物裂（めいぶつぎれ）」の一つです。
白地に金糸で優雅な二重蔓（ふたえづる）や牡丹唐草文様を織り上げた、気品あふれる美しい金襴で、その格調高さから「本願寺金襴」とも呼ばれています。
茶の湯では、茶入の仕覆や掛軸の表具など、大切な名品を飾る裂地として古くから愛用されてきました。