{"product_id":"horyu-ji-shishikari-mon-nishiki-kobukusa-chado-urasenke-cloth-copy","title":"Asagi Kiku Kinran Silk Kobukusa for Tea Ceremony | Kitamura Tokusai","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeibutsu Asagi-ji Sayagata Kiku Karakusa Mon Aya Kinran Kobukusa | 名物浅葱地紗綾形菊唐草文綾 金襴 古帛紗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinguished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeibutsugire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (historic tea textile), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsagi-ji Sayagata Kiku Karakusa Mon Aya Kinran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an elegant traditional Japanese brocade featuring graceful chrysanthemum and floral arabesque patterns woven against a delicate pale blue-green (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003easagi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) background. The intricate design combines flowing floral vines with the geometric \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003esayagata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pattern, creating a harmonious composition of refined beauty and classical elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis historic textile design belongs to the tradition of treasured silk fabrics introduced to Japan from China during the Ming dynasty. Such textiles were particularly admired by Japanese tea masters during the Momoyama period and became highly valued as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeibutsugire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often preserved and incorporated into tea ceremony accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003esayagata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e motif, characterized by its continuous interlocking geometric pattern, has long been associated with continuity and enduring prosperity. Chrysanthemums, symbols of longevity and noble refinement in Japanese culture, further enhance the elegance and auspicious character of this beautiful brocade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich in traditional symbolism and artistic heritage, this exquisite silk kobukusa reflects the timeless aesthetics of Japanese tea ceremony (Chanoyu and Chado), bringing grace and distinction to the presentation of fine tea utensils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finest Quality 100% Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Nishijin-ori (Kyoto Brocade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-sewn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKobukusa:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 15.8 × 15.2 cm (6.22 × 5.98 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitamura Tokusai is Japan's only specialized maker of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003efukusa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (ceremonial silk cloths) for the tea ceremony. 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