Akane-ji Botan Kutsuwa Karahan mon Dashibukusa

Akane-ji Botan Kutsuwa Karahan mon | 茜地牡丹轡唐花文

This textile, a type of nishiki (brocade), features peony motifs in green, white, and purple. The peonies are enclosed within large stylized floral (karabana) patterns, whose opposing curved contours are linked together in a continuous design.

The name of this pattern is derived from its resemblance to a horse’s bit (kutsuwa), the piece of tack placed in a horse’s mouth, as reflected in the distinctive shape formed by the interconnected curves.

Product No. 264
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 P128
北村徳齋の仕事裂地爛漫 P94

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.