Japanese Silk Shifuku — Pink Round Motif
A traditional Japanese silk shifuku, a drawstring pouch used to protect and present treasured tea utensils.
This piece features a warm salmon-pink silk textile decorated with repeating cream-colored circular motifs. The softly rounded silhouette and gathered opening are complemented by a deep purple braided cord.
The contrast between the geometric round pattern and the gentle folds of the silk gives the pouch a distinctive textile character.
Larger than many small shifuku, this piece can accommodate a tea bowl measuring approximately 10 cm in diameter, making it both a functional tea accessory and a beautiful object in its own right.
Beyond the tea ceremony, it can be appreciated as a small textile art object, displayed alongside ceramics, books, or other collected objects.
DETAILS
Origin: Japan
Object: Shifuku (Japanese Tea Utensil Pouch)
Material: Silk
Color: Salmon Pink with Cream Circular Motifs
Drawstring: Deep Purple Braided Cord
Quantity: One piece
DIMENSIONS
Maximum Width: Approx. 17 cm (6.7 in)
Height: Approx. 12 cm (4.7 in), excluding drawstring
Base: Approx. 5 cm (2.0 in)
Can accommodate a tea bowl approximately 10 cm (3.9 in) in diameter, depending on its shape and height.
Measurements are approximate.
CONDITION
Pre-owned silk textile item.
Please refer to the photographs for details of the fabric, stitching, and drawstring.
PLEASE NOTE
The exact production date and original intended tea utensil have not been verified.
Tea bowl is not included.
Carefully packed for international shipping.
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