Description

Rare Edo Japanese fudog fukusa embroidery. The silk panel is embroidered in gold with detailed fu dog climbing the mountainous terrain. Backed on its original green velvet organic material.
In the 17th–19th centuries, fukusa were used to wrap gifts in a ceremonial setting. They were more decorative than functional, and were used to add beauty to the gift and to show the refinement of the donor and recipient.

In Japan, the color purple is considered yin (female) and red/orange yang (male). Traditionally, men use purple fukusa, while women use red or orange cloths.

Age: Late Edo period 1868 – 1912

Dimensions: 26 1/2″ x 29″