Bokashi Shikunshi Yuzen Silk Fukusa, Blue | Kitamura Tokusai

Bokashi Shikunshi Yuzen Silk Fukusa, Blue | Kitamura Tokusai

This elegant Japanese tea ceremony fukusa by Kitamura Tokusai features the traditional Shikunshi (Four Gentlemen) design, beautifully enhanced by traditional Japanese Yuzen dyeing and delicate bokashi color gradation. The soft powder blue gradually fades into a gentle white, with subtle ivory tones creating a peaceful and refined appearance. Delicate botanical motifs add a graceful decorative touch, reflecting the harmony and understated elegance of traditional Japanese textile artistry.

The Shikunshi motif represents four noble plants: plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum. In East Asian art and culture, these plants symbolize admirable qualities such as perseverance, integrity, elegance, and longevity.

Associated with the four seasons, the Shikunshi design carries a timeless meaning, making this beautiful silk fukusa suitable for tea ceremony practice and formal tea gatherings throughout the year.

Crafted in Kyoto by Kitamura Tokusai, this fukusa combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the refined aesthetics of Chanoyu (the Way of Tea).

A fukusa is an essential ceremonial silk cloth used during the ritual purification of tea utensils, including the natsume (tea caddy) and chashaku (tea scoop).

• Design: Bokashi Shikunshi (Four Gentlemen Botanical Motifs with Color Gradation)

• Color: Blue, Soft Powder Blue-to-White Gradation

• Material: 100% Pure Silk

• Technique: Traditional Yuzen Dyeing and Bokashi Gradation

• Construction: Hand-sewn by Japanese Artisans

• Size: Approx. 28.5 × 27.5 cm (11.2 × 10.8 inches)

• Origin: Kyoto, Japan

• Maker: Kitamura Tokusai

• Use: Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu / Chado)

• Packaging: Gift Box

Please note: As each piece is traditionally crafted, slight variations in color and pattern may occur.

About Kitamura Tokusai

Established in Kyoto in 1712, Kitamura Tokusai is a distinguished Japanese workshop specializing in fine silk fukusa and traditional textiles for the Japanese tea ceremony.

For more than 300 years, the Kitamura family has preserved the traditions of Kyoto silk craftsmanship, producing refined fukusa for various schools of tea ceremony.

Known for their exceptional silk quality, elegant colors, and meticulous hand-sewn construction, Tokusai fukusa embody the beauty, harmony, and attention to detail that define the Japanese Way of Tea.