{"product_id":"shousouin-kobukusa-nishijin-silk-by-kitamura-tokusai","title":"Shosoin Kachomon Ungen Nishiki Kobukusa | Nishijin SilkJapanese Kobukusa for Urasenke Tea Ceremony","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoutouin Kachōmon Ungen Nishiki \u003c\/span\u003e| 正倉院花鳥\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e文暈繝錦\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile draws inspiration from Shōsōin fabrics. It features a floral-and-bird motif, with a pair of waterfowl facing each other while seated on stylized floral pedestals, each holding a flowering branch in its beak. The color scheme is rich and graceful, full of elegance and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \u003cem data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eungen\u003c\/em\u003e (暈繝) refers to a technique or effect that creates subtle gradations of color—essentially a form of shading or blurring. In this context, it describes the nuanced and layered use of color in the fabric’s design, which contributes to its luminous and sophisticated appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"52\" data-start=\"36\"\u003eProduct No. 41\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"67\" data-start=\"55\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Finest Quality 100% Silk\u003cbr data-end=\"96\" data-start=\"93\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"96\"\u003eTextile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional Nishijin-ori (Kyoto Brocade)\u003cbr data-end=\"152\" data-start=\"149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"152\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-sewn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"196\"\u003eSize:\u003cbr\u003eKobukusa\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approx. 15.8 × 15.2 cm (6.22 × 5.98 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e茶の裂地名鑑 P201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e北村\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e徳齋の仕事裂地爛漫 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"521\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eKitamura\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eTokusai \u003c\/strong\u003eis Japan’s only specialized maker of \u003cem data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"281\"\u003efukusa\u003c\/em\u003e (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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"567\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eFeatures of Kitamura’s Kobukusa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"604\" class=\"\"\u003e■ Carefully Selected Fabrics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"745\" class=\"\"\u003eMade from traditional textiles such as Nishijin-ori, each piece showcases refined patterns and graceful colors appropriate for the tea room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"779\" class=\"\"\u003e■ Beautiful Craftsmanship\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"898\" class=\"\"\u003eEach kobukusa is carefully hand-sewn with great attention to detail, offering both ease of use and aesthetic elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitamura Tokusai","offers":[{"title":"Kobukusa","offer_id":45092759011524,"sku":"41-Kobukusa","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/shosoin-kachomon-ungen-nishiki-kobukusa-main.jpg?v=1784132981","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/ja\/products\/shousouin-kobukusa-nishijin-silk-by-kitamura-tokusai","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}