Taishi Kanto Nishijin Kobukusa | Kyoto Silk Tea Ceremony Cloth Mushanokojisenke matcha and is not intended for

and is not intended for formal tea ceremony procedures (temae)

Akaraku is a type of Raku ware characterized by the use of red glaze

Glass | Kingfisher Taking Flight by Miyako Imaoka

Tokoname Ware

Artist: Sakuratani (Nakamura Sakuratani)

Taishi Kanto Nishijin Kobukusa | Kyoto Silk Tea Ceremony Cloth Mushanokojisenke matcha and is not intended forTaishi Kanto This textile has also been used as the shifuku (silk pouch) for the great meibutsu Aburaya Katatsuki chaire (tea caddy). With a texture reminiscent of kasuri (ikat like patterns), the fabric features a mysterious, repeating motif that resembles human figures. Although it is not a striped pattern, it is known as "Kantou," which likely derives from Guangdong in China. It is also used in the tsuitate (standing screen) at Tokusai san s shop.