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This listing is for a Yuzen-dyed fukusa cloth made around 20 years ago. A fukusa is a square silk cloth used for purifying tea utensils during the tea ceremony.  The fukusa in this listing is made of double layer silk, and features a printed version of ‘Fuji-san’ by Buddhist monk Shimizu Kosho (1911-1999). The handwriting on the bottom of the paper box says it was purchased at Koto-in Temple, a sub-temple of Daitokuji Temple in Kyoto.  Daitokuji Temple became closely linked to tea master Sen no Rikyu, thus establishing a link between Daitokuji and the Japanese tea ceremony. Rikyu’s tombstone can be found at Daitokuji, as well as a splendid tea room that he designed. 

Yuzen-zome refers to painting dye on cloth, and it dates back to the middle of the Edo period.  Yuzen dyeing is probably best known for its clean lines and colour gradients.  The dyes are water resistant and designs usually reflect the changing seasons.  Traditionally Yuzen-zome involved up to 26 steps, gradually simpler methods were introduced such as textile printing and pattern painting.  It is possible to join workshops in Kyoto and experience pattern painting, you can even paint your own fukusa at certain studios.

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.2.3cm (0.9”) x 16cm (6.2”) x 15.5cm (6.1”)

Fukusa:  28.5cm (11.2”) x 27.5cm (10.8”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition and appears to be completely unused.

 THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION             

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.