Sweets Pick Case by Kitamura Tokusai

This elegant toothpick holder is crafted using fine textiles created by Kitamura Tokusai. Designed to hold a traditional tea ceremony toothpick used when enjoying Japanese sweets, it is compact and convenient to carry together with kaishi paper during tea gatherings.

The included toothpick is made from susudake (smoked bamboo), a material that has naturally aged over many years, developing a beautiful amber patina. Its refined texture and distinctive character embody the timeless beauty found in traditional Japanese tea utensils.

Featuring Kitamura Tokusai’s distinguished textile craftsmanship and a susudake toothpick that gains even more character with use, this piece is a graceful and practical accessory for the tea ceremony.

Sweets Pick Case

• Material: Finest Quality 100% Silk
• Textile: Traditional Nishijin-ori (Kyoto Brocade)
• Construction: Hand-sewn

Sweets Pick: Smoked Bamboo

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.