Sho-ha Kissho Hyakutomon Dashibukusa

Sho-ha Kissho Hyakutomon | 紹巴吉祥百兎文

This auspicious design features rabbits running across ocean waves (Nami-Usagi, or “rabbits on the waves”) combined with floral and other lucky motifs. The rabbit has long been cherished as a symbol of good fortune, making this a traditional design associated with happiness, prosperity, and celebration.

Product No. 527
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

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.