Edo Period Fukusa Japanese Antique Gift Cover
FukusaĀ č¢±ē“ are Japanese textile gift covers. In the Edo Period, it was common when presenting gifts to have them placed in a box or on a lacquered tray, which would then have the fukusa on top of it, concealing the gift. Today it is much less common, outside of traditional settings like weddings or Japanese tea ceremonies.Ā This one was made from aĀ woman's Edo era kimono material.Ā Ā The floral motif is created with embroidery, gold thread couching an dying on white silk damask.Ā Ā
- Silk
- LateĀ Edo Period
- 16.75" x 17" (length, width)
- SKU: K-Y3107
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Edo Period Fukusa Japanese Antique Gift Cover
Edo Period Fukusa Japanese Antique Gift Cover
FukusaĀ č¢±ē“ are Japanese textile gift covers. In the Edo Period, it was common when presenting gifts to have them placed in a box or on a lacquered tray, which would then have the fukusa on top of it, concealing the gift. Today it is much less common, outside of traditional settings like weddings or Japanese tea ceremonies.Ā This one was made from aĀ woman's Edo era kimono material.Ā Ā The floral motif is created with embroidery, gold thread couching an dying on white silk damask.Ā Ā
- Silk
- LateĀ Edo Period
- 16.75" x 17" (length, width)
- SKU: K-Y3107
Ā
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FukusaĀ č¢±ē“ are Japanese textile gift covers. In the Edo Period, it was common when presenting gifts to have them placed in a box or on a lacquered tray, which would then have the fukusa on top of it, concealing the gift. Today it is much less common, outside of traditional settings like weddings or Japanese tea ceremonies.Ā This one was made from aĀ woman's Edo era kimono material.Ā Ā The floral motif is created with embroidery, gold thread couching an dying on white silk damask.Ā Ā
- Silk
- LateĀ Edo Period
- 16.75" x 17" (length, width)
- SKU: K-Y3107
Ā
