Tsutsugaki Furoshiki - "Three Friends of Winter" sakiori and is surrounded on all

and is surrounded on all sides with pine

We mostly see boro futon and work jackets - this textile is a fantastic example of the beauty of unintended art and a rather rare example of a boro textile

the Phoenix represents wisdom & energy

The placement of the patterns is somewhat irregular and emphasizes the unique movement of the cloth

Tsutsugaki Furoshiki - "Three Friends of Winter" sakiori and is surrounded on allTraditional 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