gift cover (fukusa)

early 18th century

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States

One white damask (rinzu) patterned with cranes and pine is embroidered a sea turtle with seaweed (minogame), growing on its shell. Tachikiri awase sewing style. No tassels (fusa). Lining: Safflower (beni) dyed silk plain weave

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Details

Title: gift cover (fukusa)
Date Created: early 18th century
Rights: Public Domain
Medium / Support: Gold Wrapped Thread
External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
Dimensions: 19 1/2 x 21 in.
Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
Credit Line: Gift of Eliza M. Niblack
Accession Number: 16.882

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