Araiso Donsu Kobukusa

荒磯緞子 古帛紗
This kobukusa is made from Araiso Donsu, a traditional silk textile featuring a dynamic pattern inspired by ocean waves and flowing water.

The araiso motif evokes the movement of waves along a rocky shore, symbolizing strength, continuity, and the ever-changing nature of the sea. Its bold yet refined design brings a sense of energy and depth to the tea setting.

Woven in donsu silk, known for its rich texture and subtle sheen, this kobukusa offers both elegance and presence. It is well suited for tea ceremony use, where the harmony of pattern, material, and season plays an important role.

■ About Yuko Tsuchida

Yuko Tsuchida is one of the distinguished artisan families of the Senke Jisshoku—the ten traditional craft lineages serving the three main schools of Japanese tea ceremony.

The Tsuchida family specializes in the making of fukusa and kobukusa—silk textiles used in tea practice—preserving techniques and aesthetics that have been refined in Kyoto over generations.

As the 12th-generation head of this lineage, Yuko Tsuchida continues to uphold a long-standing tradition while bringing a quiet sense of refinement to each piece. Their work is highly regarded in the tea world for its balance of functionality, formality, and understated beauty.

Each textile reflects the essential values of chanoyu, where even the smallest detail carries meaning and intention.