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 shining dark green, orange, gold, and white geometric floral design, a light gold 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.

• Green, orange, yellow, white, gold
• Silk fabric
• C1970
• Item weight: 112 grams
• Packed weight: 300 grams
• Approx.  22 cm long x 29.5 cm wide x 1 cm thick
• Good condition considering age. Light stains on inside 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.