Fukusa gift cover. Silk, hand painted habutae, hand embroidered details, no tassles, rinzu silk weave back with painted crest, front: excellent condition; back: some wear and discoloration due to age. Meiji/Taisho Era.
This would make a wonderful framed piece, the colors are quite vibrant with meticulous details in the painting and embroidery. Nice companion piece to Painted Fukusa Heian Garden 福砂-手描-4
25" x 29"
Painted Fukusa Heian Travels 福砂-手描-8
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