This product is a tea ceremony fukusa (cloth) made from synthetic fibers (rayon). A crucial tool in the tea ceremony, the fukusa is used for handling the fukusa and for viewing the ceremony. However, unlike genuine silk fukusa, this product is slightly thinner and lighter. As a result, it is not suitable for formal lessons or authentic tea ceremonies, and is not intended for practicing fukusa handling. Because it does not replicate the unique texture, weight, and feel of genuine silk, this product is intended solely for those who want to try out the art or for temporary use in school tea ceremonies or as a hands-on experience. It is especially recommended for those considering starting tea ceremony, or for children's classes or hands-on learning. Please be aware of the synthetic fiber and limited uses before purchasing. This is a value-for-money fukusa for those who want to learn tea ceremony but aren't sure if they'll stick with it, or who just want to start with practice. Vermilion (Omotesenke or Urasenke), purple (for men), red (mainly Urasenke) *Recently, some Urasenke tea ceremony classes have started using vermilion. Please check with the tea ceremony class.
[Material] Polyester (synthetic fiber) Rayon [Dimensions] Approximately 27.5cm x 28cm (Tea ceremony fukusa are not square)
*Due to the nature of the fukusa, the threads are put under stress in the center part when folded in four. There may be weaving marks or twisted threads in a few places, but please note that this is not a defect.
