{"product_id":"fukusa4","title":"Edo Wakuta Kinran Silk Kobukusa for Tea Ceremony round motif | Kitamura Tokusai","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeibutsu Edo Wakuta Kinran Kobukusa | 名物江戸和久田金襴 古帛紗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinguished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeibutsugire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (historic tea textile), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdo Wakuta Kinran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an elegant gold brocade celebrated for its richly colored stripes and intricate woven motifs. The traditional design features delicate patterns of flowers, birds, and animals arranged within decorative medallions, beautifully accented with shimmering gold threads. Different historic variations include floral and animal motifs within rounded or quatrefoil-shaped designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from the tradition of Chinese brocades treasured in Japan during the Ming dynasty, this remarkable textile reflects centuries of artistic exchange and refinement. Its name is traditionally associated with the Wakuta family of Edo or a craftsman named Wakuta, although its precise origin remains uncertain. Admired for its harmonious colors, intricate craftsmanship, and historical significance, Edo Wakuta Kinran remains a distinguished textile in the world of Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finest Quality 100% Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Nishijin-ori (Kyoto Brocade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-sewn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKobukusa:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 15.8 × 15.2 cm (6.22 × 5.98 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitamura Tokusai is Japan's only specialized maker of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003efukusa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (ceremonial silk cloths) for the tea ceremony. Established in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1712 (Shōtoku 2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Kyoto's Nishijin district, the workshop has been producing fine tea textiles for over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the elegance, refinement, and spirit of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures of Kitamura's Kobukusa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■ Carefully Selected Fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach kobukusa is crafted from exceptional Nishijin-ori silk, featuring historic tea ceremony textiles that have been treasured for generations. The elegant weave and timeless patterns enhance the beauty of every tea gathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■ Beautiful Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery piece is meticulously hand-sewn by skilled artisans, ensuring a graceful finish, comfortable handling, and the enduring quality for which Kitamura Tokusai is renowned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitamura Tokusai","offers":[{"title":"Kobukusa","offer_id":47173160534212,"sku":"toku-kobu-1","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/LYC_16-1-1_42107383-f3c4-405e-b7f9-5d127dd042a7.jpg?v=1793907975","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/ja\/products\/fukusa4","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}