Kiwadaji Ginran Karahanamon Nishiki Kobukusa Dashibukusa by Kitamura Tokusai

Kiwadaji Ginran Karahanamon Nishiki | 黄蘗地銀襴唐華文錦

This is a rare example of ginran (silver brocade) fabric. Large, medium, and small peony blossoms are intricately woven with silver thread, and the flowers are elegantly connected by flowing arabesque (karakusa) patterns. The vibrant colors of the peony petals—vermilion, yellow, and purple—harmonize beautifully with the soft yellow background (kihada-ji), creating a striking yet balanced composition.

Product No. 224
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 P75
北村徳齋の仕事裂地爛漫 P58

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.