Sho-ha Ningyoude Kikkou Gire Dashibukusa

Sho-ha Ningyoude Kikkou Gire  | 紹巴人形手亀甲裂

The design features a background of karakusa (scrolling vine) motifs rendered in the ningyōde style, overlaid with large hexagonal tortoise-shell (kikkō) patterns. The prominent kikkō motif stands out as the dominant decorative element of the composition.

Product No. 480
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 P216

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.