Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Pouch
This is a vintage Japanese pouch made to store and carry tea ceremony utensils, or sukiyabukuro. This flat, lightweight silk fabric bag has a muted red and spidery black floral design, a white fabric lined inside, and a metal button clasp. Some items often found in this type of bag include: kashikiri and youji (small flat dull knife-like item used to eat sweets during tea ceremony and toothpicks), fukusa (typically red or purple cloth, chakin (white cloth used for wiping tea bowls), etc.
- Red, black
- Silk fabric
- C1960
- Item weight: 83 grams
- Packed weight: 283 grams
- Approx. 20.5 cm long x 29 cm wide x 1 cm thick
- Good condition considering age. Some fading along edges. Light stains on inside white lining. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
