Hibotan Karakusa Ho-o-mon Nishiki Dashibukusa

Hibotan Karakusa Ho-o-mon Nishiki| 緋牡丹唐草鳳凰文錦

This is an original design by Kitamura Tokusai, featuring striking red peonies, a phoenix with rainbow-colored wings, and clouds and arabesques with subtle gradations that stand out against a white background. The composition combines the central red peony, the vivid phoenix, and softly shaded arabesques, creating a pictorial sense of depth—one of the highlights of this brocade.

Product No. 130
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 P187
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.