This is a "de-bakusa" (a type of silk cloth) used by the host during the preparation of "o-koicha" (thick tea) and for displaying incense containers, folded in quarters. While the size is the same as the "fukusa" (silk cloth) used for tea preparation, it is made from slightly stiffer fabrics such as tsumugi (pongee), obi fabric, or kinran-donko (brocade). We hope you will find it useful in various schools of tea ceremony, according to your preferences. It can also be used as a mat regardless of the school. Please make your own judgment regarding its suitability based on the "preferences" or "customs" of your specific school. m(_ _)m 【Size】 Standard de-bakusa size. Made from a pattern with finished dimensions of 27.5 cm in length and 28.4 cm in width. It is sewn using the traditional method without knotting the thread. Please allow for slight size variations. It is approximately three times larger than the "ko-bakusa" (small silk cloth) of the Urasenke school, and the amount of fabric used is four times that of the "chitosebon-yo ko-bakusa" (small silk cloth for the Chitosebon tray). 【Fabric】 Pure silk, Shioze (a type of silk crepe). The color is purple. The dye of the patterned part is firmly dyed onto the Shioze fabric, so the patterned part is stiff and does not easily crease. There is a tiny bit of gold foil on the flower centers. The material is unused, but there is some "焼け (焼け)" (discoloration) on the dyed part of the obi's otaiko (back of the obi) that has been stored for a long time, so it is listed as "slightly stained," and the price is set lower for a de-bakusa. The pattern (white cyclamen) is elegantly expressed on the dignified purple Shioze fabric, so you can also enjoy it as a decoration. How about using it as a hanging fukusa to prevent dust on a tea cabinet or Chitosebon tray? ＊White Cyclamen: Cyclamen is said to have been used by King Solomon as a crown. The flower language is "purity," "consideration," and "meticulous judgment," representing purity, a kind heart, and careful consideration, making it ideal for winter gifts. In the lyrics of a song by Kei Ogura, "There is nothing purer than a cyclamen the color of cotton wool♪." It is made without a core, as it is a supple and slightly stiff Shioze fabric. As it is used for o-koicha and incense container displays, we have selected designs with beautiful weaves and patterns that have a story or topic when viewed. We finished it without a core for ease of handling. ❤️Since it is new, there are no creases. When using it, decide which side is the front and fold it in quarters. #marun-ShinArunDeBakusa