Tsutsugaki Furoshiki - "Three Friends of Winter" indigo and bamboo

and bamboo

This four panel cover depicts a vibrant phoenix flying near a paulownia tree with ocean waves flanking its base

presumably the owner's name

the Phoenix represents wisdom & energy

The central crest depicts ivy and karabana flowers

Tsutsugaki Furoshiki - "Three Friends of Winter" indigo and bambooTraditional wrapping cloth decorated with tsutsugaki. The central crest depicts ivy and karabana flowers, and is surrounded on all sides with pine, plum, and bamboo. This pieces panels are hand stitched together and the corners have been reinforced with sashiko. Kanji is stitched into one of the corners, presumably the owner's name. Dimensions: 52. 5 x 56in; 133 x 142 cm Early 1900's