Donsu (satin), like kinran, comes in a great variety of patterns.
It is a thick, lustrous fabric made of silk. It is not as dazzling as kinran, but rather has a quiet kind of beauty. Woven in a scattered twill, the design is integrated into the ground and does not protrude from the surface of the cloth, as in brocades. Since it is finely woven with strongly twisted dyed threads, the overall feel of the fabric is soft, making it ideal for fine quality utensil pouches.
Chajin especially loved the quiet patterns and pliability of donsu, and for this reason, many chaire pouches have been made with it.

In the right frame, from top
Izutsuya Kire, Ranken Donsu, Kamakura Donsu, Soami Donsu, Sumiyoshi Donsu, Ningyote Botan Donsu, Mozuya Donsu, Kaka Karakusamon Donsu, karamono Nichigetsu Donsu, Unto Donsu, Fuki Chomei Donsu, Rikyu Donsu, Oribe Donsu, Iyosudare Donsu1, Iyosudare Donsu2, Iyosudare Donsu3, Migumoya Donsu, Sokun Donsu, Sasazuru Donsu, Araiso Donsu, Hosokawa Donsu