This is a kobukusa (small silk cloth) made from a famous Nishijin-ori (Nishijin textile) fabric, which was in my family's former kimono shop. Kobukusa are tea utensils used in tea ceremonies, and are used when carrying tea or when receiving tea. Even those who do not practice the tea ceremony can use them as beautiful mats for ornaments or vases in their daily lives. It is a famous fabric with a pattern called "Futae-tsuru-botan-karakusa" (Double Vine Peony Arabesque) made of 100% silk, Shoha (a type of weaving). Shoha is a type of weaving, characterized by the herringbone or mountain-shaped patterns. Meibutsu-gire (famous fabrics) are historical textiles with artistic value, each with a named pattern. They are familiar fabrics in the tea ceremony. Size: Approx. 15 cm x 16 cm #teaceremony #urasenke #kobukusa #meibutsugire #shoha