Yotsu Karamatsu Bokashi Yuzen Silk Fukusa, Pink | Kitamura Tokusai

Yotsu Karamatsu Bokashi Yuzen Silk Fukusa, Pink | Kitamura Tokusai

This elegant Japanese tea ceremony fukusa by Kitamura Tokusai features a delicate Yotsu Karamatsu (Four Larch Motifs) design, beautifully enhanced by traditional Japanese Yuzen dyeing.

The soft pink shade gradually fades into a gentle white through the traditional bokashi gradation technique. Subtle Karamatsu motifs add a refined decorative touch, creating a harmonious balance of color and pattern.

With its graceful pink tones and delicate color transitions, this beautiful silk fukusa evokes a sense of warmth, elegance, and seasonal beauty. Its soft floral-inspired coloring makes it especially appealing for spring tea gatherings and occasions celebrating the beauty of cherry blossom season, while its traditional design can be appreciated throughout the year.

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

A fukusa is an essential silk cloth used in the Japanese tea ceremony, particularly during the ritual purification of tea utensils such as the natsume (tea caddy) and chashaku (tea scoop).

• Design: Yotsu Karamatsu Bokashi (Four Larch Motifs with Gradation)

• Color: Pink, Soft Pink-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)

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.