Kacho-monun Gennshiki Kobukusa Dashibukusa by Kitamura Tokusai

Kachōmon Ungen Nishiki | 花鳥文暈繝錦

This textile draws inspiration from Shōsōin fabrics. It features a floral-and-bird motif, with a pair of waterfowl facing each other while seated on stylized floral pedestals, each holding a flowering branch in its beak. The color scheme is rich and graceful, full of elegance and refinement.

The term ungen (暈繝) refers to a technique or effect that creates subtle gradations of color—essentially a form of shading or blurring. In this context, it describes the nuanced and layered use of color in the fabric’s design, which contributes to its luminous and sophisticated appearance.

Product No. 385
Material: Finest Quality 100% Silk
Textile: Traditional Nishijin-ori (Kyoto Brocade)
Construction: Hand-sewn

Size:
Kobukusa: Approx. 15.8 × 15.2 cm (6.22 × 5.98 inches)
Dashibukusa: Approx. 27.5 × 28.5 cm (10.83 × 11.22 inches

茶の裂地名鑑 P201

Kitamura Tokusai is Japan’s only specialized maker of fukusa (ceremonial silk cloths) for tea ceremony. Established in 1712 (Shōtoku 2) in Kyoto’s Nishijin district, the workshop has been producing fine tea utensils for over 300 years, preserving the elegance and spirit of traditional craftsmanship.

Features of Kitamura’s Kobukusa

■ Carefully Selected Fabrics

Made from traditional textiles such as Nishijin-ori, each piece showcases refined patterns and graceful colors appropriate for the tea room.

■ Beautiful Craftsmanship

Each kobukusa is carefully hand-sewn with great attention to detail, offering both ease of use and aesthetic elegance.