{"product_id":"bokashi-shikunshi-yuzen-silk-fukusa-blue-kitamura-tokusai","title":"Bokashi Shikunshi Yuzen Silk Fukusa, Blue | Kitamura Tokusai","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBokashi Shikunshi Yuzen Silk Fukusa, Blue | Kitamura Tokusai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociated 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in Kyoto by Kitamura Tokusai, this fukusa combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the refined aesthetics of Chanoyu (the Way of Tea).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fukusa is an essential ceremonial silk cloth used during the ritual purification of tea utensils, including the natsume (tea caddy) and chashaku (tea scoop).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bokashi Shikunshi (Four Gentlemen Botanical Motifs with Color Gradation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue, Soft Powder Blue-to-White Gradation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Pure Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Yuzen Dyeing and Bokashi Gradation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-sewn by Japanese Artisans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 28.5 × 27.5 cm (11.2 × 10.8 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kitamura Tokusai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu \/ Chado)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gift Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: As each piece is traditionally crafted, slight variations in color and pattern may occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Kitamura Tokusai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished in Kyoto in 1712, Kitamura Tokusai is a distinguished Japanese workshop specializing in fine silk fukusa and traditional textiles for the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more than 300 years, the Kitamura family has preserved the traditions of Kyoto silk craftsmanship, producing refined fukusa for various schools of tea ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitamura Tokusai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47249149526212,"sku":"toku-yuzen-bokashishikunshi-blue","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/fukusaE2.jpg?v=1794430377","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/products\/bokashi-shikunshi-yuzen-silk-fukusa-blue-kitamura-tokusai","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}