Oranda Futsu Momen Kobukusa Dashibukusa by Kitamura Tokusai

Oranda Futsu Momen | 和蘭風通木綿

This textile is woven in a geometric pattern using only black and white. Although its name includes the word “momen” (cotton), it is not actually made of cotton. It was recreated by the previous generation from a remnant piece. While it is labeled “Dutch,” it is believed not to be a product of the Netherlands but rather from the Southeast Asian region.

Product No. 344
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 P252
北村徳齋の仕事裂地爛漫 P131

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.