{"product_id":"2027-zodiac-sheep-kobukusa-cloud-sheep-pattern-with-plum-blossom-motif-silk","title":"2027 Zodiac Sheep Kobukusa – Cloud \u0026 Sheep Pattern with Plum Blossom Motif Silk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCloud \u0026amp; Sheep Pattern Kobukusa (雲羊紋様) – 100% Pure Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Pure Silk (Shoken \/ 正絹)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cloud \u0026amp; Sheep with Plum Blossom Motif (雲羊紋様)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kobukusa – Japanese Tea Ceremony Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant pure silk kobukusa features a traditional Japanese sheep and plum blossom pattern, specially designed to celebrate the Year of the Sheep in 2027.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning of the Cloud \u0026amp; Sheep Pattern (雲羊紋様)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design features a sheep shaped like a soft, floating cloud, decorated with traditional plum blossom branch motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sheep represents gentleness and peacefulness, while plum blossoms symbolize resilience, renewal, and the arrival of spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination creates a charming and auspicious pattern that blends playful beauty with classical Japanese elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Use in Chanoyu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKobukusa 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its auspicious design and fine silk craftsmanship, this kobukusa is especially suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Year and Hatsugama (the first tea gathering of the year)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful addition to your tea ceremony collection or a thoughtful gift for tea practitioners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato Honpo","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":47137708835012,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":47137708867780,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mustard","offer_id":47137708900548,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":47137708933316,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/IMG_92502.jpg?v=1793329166","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/products\/2027-zodiac-sheep-kobukusa-cloud-sheep-pattern-with-plum-blossom-motif-silk","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}