Large gold fukusa with three cranes and four turtles
Completely gold metallic weave on front (gold lacquer coated silk thread), surrounding the cranes
A beautiful, gold minogame tassel on each corner. Minogame is a turtle swimming with a trail of algae behind it; a symbol of longevity
The minogame tassels are 10 cm long
Bright red on reverse side
Made and bought in Japan
A fukusa is a square, decorative piece of cloth for wrapping gifts. Traditionally in Japan gifts are placed in a box or on a tray, then a fukusa is wrapped round it. The choice of a fukusa appropriate to the occasion was an important part of the gift-giving ritual
Fukusa look lovely on the wall, in the centre of a table or on a cabinet top
 
Condition:
Excellent condition - Vintage - approx 50 years old

Measurements:
53 cm x 49.5 cm