Nashi-ji Kiku Karakusa Dashibukusa

Nashi-ji Kiku Karakusa | 梨地菊唐草

This is an elegant type of brocade characterized by a ground pattern reminiscent of nashiji (pear-skin texture) used in maki-e lacquerware. It features chrysanthemum arabesque motifs in white and light indigo set against a red background. The fabric has a distinctive texture and feel that evokes the surface of a pear, with a refined color harmony that enhances its overall beauty.

Product No. 182
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 P82
北村徳齋の仕事裂地爛漫 P96

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.