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Silk Cloth l Yuzen Silk Fukusa – “Mei” (Light) – 2026 Annual Theme by Kitamura Tokusai, Kyoto

$126.00
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The 2026 annual theme of the tea ceremony, “Mei” (明), represents light, clarity, and renewal.
It reflects the spirit of bringing brightness to the heart — illuminating everyday life with mindfulness and harmony.

Each piece is handcrafted and hand-dyed using the traditional Kyoto Yuzen technique, known for its delicate brushwork and vibrant yet refined colors.
The design expresses the elegance and purity of Japanese aesthetics, symbolizing the radiance of “Mei.”

Approx. 28.5 × 27.5 cm (11.2 × 10.8 inches)
100% Finest Pure Silk (Shoken)
Handcrafted and hand-sewn by Japanese artisans
Please note: As each piece is hand-dyed, slight variations in color or pattern may occur.
Comes in a gift box

Yuzen is a traditional Japanese hand-dyeing technique from Kyoto, known for its elegant, hand-painted patterns and vibrant colors created through a meticulous resist-dyeing process.

About Kitamura Tokusai

Tokusai Kitamura is the 9th-generation master artisan of the Kitamura family, a long-established maker of fukusa (silk cloths used in the Japanese tea ceremony) based in Kyoto.

He has been officially licensed by the Urasenke Grand Tea Master, and continues the family’s distinguished legacy of creating fine silk accessories used in tea ceremony practice.

Each piece is meticulously handcrafted, reflecting the elegance, harmony, and spirit of Kyoto’s traditional craftsmanship.

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