This is a "de-bukusa" (a type of silk cloth) used by the host during the preparation of "o-koicha" (thick tea) or for displaying the incense container after folding it in quarters. It is the same size as the "fukusa" (silk cloth) used for tea preparation, but it is made from slightly stiffer fabrics such as 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-bukusa 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 a knot. Please allow for slight size variations. It is approximately three times larger than the "ko-bukusa" (small silk cloth) used in the Urasenke school, and the amount of fabric used is four times that of the "chitosebon-yo ko-bukusa" (small silk cloth for the Chitosebon tray). 【Fabric】 Made from silk "Shosoin Enmon Byakko Suzaku Mon" (Shosoin Imperial Repository Circle Pattern White Tiger Vermilion Bird Pattern) shoha (a type of twill weave from Yamagata) fabric in a subdued red color. The fabric features a Persian Sasanian-style circle pattern with the white tiger and vermilion bird, known as the Four Gods. As it is a de-bukusa, it is finished without a core, allowing for the soft texture of the shoha fabric. As it is used for o-koicha and displaying the incense container, we have selected designs with beautiful weaves and patterns that will spark conversation and tell a story 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. Please note that due to its size, it will be lightly folded in half for shipping to prevent creases. m(_ _)m 【Discounts for Multiple Purchases】 The first item is at the listed price + the second item is (listed price - 150 yen) The third and fourth items will also be discounted by 150 yen. ♡If you are purchasing 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. #marun-ShinAruhun-de-bukusa