"T.236-1967" . "Gift cover (fukusa) of a deep blue satin-weave silk embroidered with floss silk, silk cord and gold wrapped threads in laid, laid and couched work with stem and flat stitching and Pekin knots. Parts padded.\n\nThe design shows the story of Takasago. An old couple by pine tree is J\u00F4 and Uba, the former with a rake and the latter with a besom, gathering pine needles. They are a symbol of a harmonious marriage and longevity.\n\nThe quality of the embroidery is exquisite. The tree is depicted with gold thread, which is couched down, and knots of silk. The costumes of the couple are embroidered with a variety of stitches, which are either sewn directly through the fabric or couched down. The effect of gauze is created by very fine embroidery."@en . . . . "1800 / 1850, Japan" . "This beautifully embroidered gift cover (fukusa) depicts the legend of Jo and Uba. This couple had a long and happy life together. When they died their spirits occupied the pine trees on the island where they lived, and on moonlit nights they returned to human form in order to clear the forest floor. Jo raked in the good while Uba brushed away the bad."@en . "0.6855"^^ . "0.6186"^^ . . . . "Gift cover (fukusa) of satin embroidered with silk and gold threads, Japan, 19th century"@en . . . . . "1800 / 1850, Japan" . . . . "Gift cover (fukusa) of satin embroidered with silk and gold threads, Japan, 19th century"@en . . . "Gift cover (fukusa) of a deep blue satin-weave silk embroidered with floss silk, silk cord and gold wrapped threads in laid, laid and couched work with stem and flat stitching and Pekin knots. Parts padded.\n\nThe design shows the story of Takasago. An old couple by pine tree is J\u00F4 and Uba, the former with a rake and the latter with a besom, gathering pine needles. They are a symbol of a harmonious marriage and longevity.\n\nThe quality of the embroidery is exquisite. The tree is depicted with gold thread, which is couched down, and knots of silk. The costumes of the couple are embroidered with a variety of stitches, which are either sewn directly through the fabric or couched down. The effect of gauze is created by very fine embroidery."@en . "This beautifully embroidered gift cover (fukusa) depicts the legend of Jo and Uba. This couple had a long and happy life together. When they died their spirits occupied the pine trees on the island where they lived, and on moonlit nights they returned to human form in order to clear the forest floor. Jo raked in the good while Uba brushed away the bad."@en . . . . .