Tsutsugaki Furoshiki - "Three Friends of Winter" sakiori the Phoenix represents wisdom &

the Phoenix represents wisdom & energy

The word literally means rice (kome) - bag (bukuro)

which would be presented as offerings to temples during important religious ceremonies or holidays

Dimensions: Width: 49" x Length 60"

wave-like pattern

Tsutsugaki Furoshiki - "Three Friends of Winter" sakiori the Phoenix represents wisdom &Traditional 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