Banreki Shokko Nishiki Kobukusa Dashibukusa by Kitamura Tokusai

Banreki Shokko Nishiki | 萬歴蜀江錦

One type of meibutsugire (famous patterned textile). It features intricate designs using many colored threads, including the Shokko pattern and depictions of the Blue Dragon and White Dragon within circular motifs. "Banreki" refers to the Ming era (1573–1619) of the Ming dynasty in China, a period that produced many renowned "meibutsugire" textiles.

Product No. 176
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 P265
北村徳齋の仕事裂地爛漫 P88

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.