Koushi-ji Maruryu Soukamon Donsu Kobukusa Dashibukusa by Kitamura Tokusai

Koushi-ji Maruryu Soukamon Donsu |  格子地丸龍草花文緞子

A textile featuring a checkered ground pattern in four subtly different shades—yellow-green tones and ivory tones—within which stylized dragons and floral motifs are alternately arranged. Visually refreshing and of exceptional quality.

Product No. 356
Material: Finest Quality 100% Silk
Textile: Traditional Nishijin-ori (Kyoto Brocade)
Construction: Hand-sewn

Size:
Kobukusa: Approx. 15.8 × 15.2 cm (6.22 × 5.98 inches)
Dashibukusa: Approx. 27.5 × 28.5 cm (10.83 × 11.22 inches

茶の裂地名鑑 P179
北村徳齋の仕事裂地爛漫 P68

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.