2027 Zodiac Sheep Kobukusa – Cloud & Sheep Pattern with Plum Blossom Motif Silk

Cloud & Sheep Pattern Kobukusa (雲羊紋様) – 100% Pure Silk

Material: 100% Pure Silk (Shoken / 正絹)
Design: Cloud & Sheep with Plum Blossom Motif (雲羊紋様)
Type: Kobukusa – Japanese Tea Ceremony Cloth
Origin: Japan

This elegant pure silk kobukusa features a traditional Japanese sheep and plum blossom pattern, specially designed to celebrate the Year of the Sheep in 2027.

Meaning of the Cloud & Sheep Pattern (雲羊紋様)

The Japanese character for sheep (羊) is said to have originated from the shape of a tree with spreading branches. Over time, the character evolved into a rounded form, symbolizing gentle warmth and harmony.

This design features a sheep shaped like a soft, floating cloud, decorated with traditional plum blossom branch motifs.

The sheep represents gentleness and peacefulness, while plum blossoms symbolize resilience, renewal, and the arrival of spring.

The combination creates a charming and auspicious pattern that blends playful beauty with classical Japanese elegance.

Traditional Use in Chanoyu

Kobukusa is a small decorative silk cloth traditionally used in the Urasenke school of Chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony), particularly when serving koicha (thick matcha) and during the appreciation of tea utensils.

With its auspicious design and fine silk craftsmanship, this kobukusa is especially suitable for New Year and Hatsugama (the first tea gathering of the year).

A beautiful addition to your tea ceremony collection or a thoughtful gift for tea practitioners.

Made in Japan.