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Elegant Old Silk Fukusa, a Gift Cover browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1920: Item # 100826
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This type of fukusa is a cover placed over a gift at the time of a gift-giving ceremony such as "Yui-noh" which is prior to a wedding.
It has a peaceful, ordinary outside view seen through an elegant blind (shown at the top) and a silk room divider (left side) which are both remainders of the Heian Court (794-1160). Cranes and plums represent longevity, harmony and womens beauty along with their strength. Combined with a gold bag and mallet of Dai-koku symbolizing wealth, there is no need for spoken words wishing for a new couple's bright future when the gift is presented. Yuzen dye (paste resist)is used for the design, accented with embroideries on kabe oriEfabric. The back side is red Chirimen crepe silk. From the Meiji to Taisho period, 1868 - 1930. Dimensions: 30 1/2" x 28 1/2" |
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