This is a "fukusa (silk cloth) for tea ceremony" (o^^o) This fukusa is used for fukusa sabaki (handling the silk cloth) to purify the natsume (tea caddy) and chashaku (tea scoop). It's also a fukusa that servers and hanto (assistants) always carry, tucked into their obi (sash) or at their waist. Feel free to use it to match your attire or the theme of the tea gathering. When presenting a noshi-bukuro (ceremonial envelope) or a precious item to someone, it's elegant to lightly wrap it in this fukusa and present it to them, unfolding the fukusa in front of them. We have carefully selected the fabric, with each one being supple and easy to handle. m(_ _)m 【Size】 Standard size for tea ceremony fukusa used in tea ceremony. Finished size: 27.5 cm (height) x 28.4 cm (width) based on the pattern. Finished size is approximately 27cm x 28cm. Sewn without a knot. Please allow for slight size variations. 【Fabric】 Pure silk, with a heavy, oni-shibo (crepe) weave, giving it a sense of weight. The vibrant turmeric color (a beautiful mustard color) of the base color is captivating, and the elegant style of the gosho-guruma (imperial carriage), which is also a symbol of wealth, is highlighted. This is made to be supple and soft without interlining, for fukusa sabaki. This is the heaviest of the fukusa for tea ceremony currently on sale, so it is also recommended as a de-bukusa (a type of fukusa). It has a similar thickness and hardness to a regular de-bukusa, but the firmness is slightly weaker and a little more supple. Images 7 (showing the suppleness) and 8 (showing the firmness) have been added with the requested images. The gosho-guruma was a mode of transportation favored by Heian aristocrats who loved imported goods. When serving this fukusa during koicha (thick tea), you could present it for viewing and respond in the Q&A, "Because it is a Tang item loved by Heian aristocrats..." This would be a "stylish" exchange. (^_^)v Weight: 37g = approx. 9 monme (one monme is 3.75g) It's on the heavier side. ❤️Since it's new, there are no creases. When using it, decide which side is the front and fold it in quarters. Also, because it is large, it will be lightly folded in half to prevent creases during shipping. m(_ _)m 【Discounts for Multiple Purchases】 1st item: Listed price + 2nd item: (Listed price - 150 yen) 3rd and 4th items will also be discounted by 150 yen. ♡If you purchase multiple items, we will create a dedicated listing for you, so please let us know which items you would like to purchase before making your purchase. #marunMAruun fukusa for tea ceremony