Torimaru Kin Futsu Kobukusa Dashibukusa by Kitamura Tokusai

Torimaru Kin Futsu | 鳥丸金風通

The rooster, one of the twelve zodiac animals, has long been cherished as a bird that heralds the time, and has been used as a decorative motif on vessels and other objects since ancient China. While many textiles feature bird patterns such as phoenixes and cranes, it is rare to find one adorned with so many roosters. By alternating the orientation of the roosters in each row, the design achieves an orderly arrangement while retaining a gentle impression. The diamond-shaped stone pavement background is also striking.

Product No. 87
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 P197
北村徳齋の仕事裂地爛漫 P128

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.