Sho-ha Kippyou mon Dashibukusa

Sho-ha Kippyou mon | 祥波吉瓢文

This textile features an elegant color combination of a bright white ground and a subdued rust-red (sabishū) tone. The design is based on a stylized vine motif resembling a gourd (hyōtan) vine, with flowers, leaves, and tendrils intertwined in an intricate composition.

Within the pattern, various decorative motifs—including characters and floral elements—are arranged along the vines in such a way that they can create the illusion of human-like figures when viewed from a distance, adding a playful and imaginative quality to the design.

Product No. 153
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

茶の裂地名鑑 P126

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

Features of Kitamura’s Kobukusa

■ Carefully Selected Fabrics

Made from traditional textiles such as Nishijin-ori, each piece showcases refined patterns and graceful colors appropriate for the tea room.

■ Beautiful Craftsmanship

Each kobukusa is carefully hand-sewn with great attention to detail, offering both ease of use and aesthetic elegance.

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