Japanese Sukiya-bukuro - Purple Linen Tea Pouch

This casual sukiya-bukuro (数寄屋袋 - sukiya pouch) is woven from a deep purple linen. Compared to stiff silk, this fabric has a relaxed feel and appearance.

Paired with the pouch is this poem:

紫の粉潟の海に潜く島玉潜き出ばわが玉にせむ

Sukiya-bukuro (数寄屋袋) are fabric pouches, typically woven from silk, that are used used by guests in a tea ceremony to carry various items. They are larger than fukusa-basami, but are also used to carry similar things, such as kaishi paper, fukusa, folding fans (sensu), and kuromoji/yoji. They can also be used for carrying personal items in other formal or casual settings.

Dimensions:

22cm (8.7in) - width
15.8cm (6.2in) - height

Condition: Good (used)

This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States