This product is a new fukusa, an essential item for the Japanese tea ceremony.
The fukusa is worn by the host or assistant around the waist, used by the host to wipe and purify tea utensils during the tea preparation, or carried by guests in their kimono sleeves when entering the tea room.
The vermilion No. 11 (11 monme) type fukusa has a moderate thickness to the fabric and is popular among those accustomed to tea preparation, tea masters, and instructors.
The material is 100% pure silk, a natural material. Fukusa made from rayon, blended fabrics, or synthetic fibers often do not feel comfortable in the hands during fukusa handling, leading to a less refined appearance, and can feel slippery when handling slightly heavier items like the kettle lid, making tea preparation difficult. In contrast, pure silk fukusa, unlike those made from rayon or other synthetic materials, are easier to handle and are said to make tea preparation easier.
This is a Japanese-made item carefully crafted by a craftsman (Shusai).
The images were taken with a digital camera by an amateur. The color tone may differ from the actual product depending on the lighting conditions during photography and the media environment you are viewing it on.
The fukusa will be shipped folded.
| Product # | FUKUSA-SYU-11 |
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