Sho-ha Kocyo-ran Dashibukusa

Sho-ha Kocyo-ran | 紹巴胡蝶蘭

This textile features the Phalaenopsis orchid (Kochōran), a flower traditionally associated with celebration and elegance. Often regarded as the quintessential symbol of a magnificent bloom, the orchid is depicted in a graceful Art Nouveau-inspired design, creating a rich and decorative impression.

Originally known as a specialty of Taiwan, the name Kochō means “butterfly,” reflecting the flower’s resemblance to a butterfly in flight.

Product No. 495
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 P91
北村徳齋の仕事裂地爛漫 P77

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.