Tsutsugaki Futon Cover - Polychrome Phoenix and Waves antique left over bobbins and thrums

left over bobbins and thrums would be tied together to make a continuous length that could then be woven to make a new fabric

The two "cluster" designs show floral arrangements in an alternating pattern of diamonds and squares

This is a stunning boro furoshiki (wrapping cloth)

There are two small holes in the third panel and a small tear in the lower right panel

Tsutsugaki Futon Cover - Polychrome Phoenix and Waves antique left over bobbins and thrumsAntique indigo cotton futon cover with bold polychrome tsutsugaki drawings. This four panel cover depicts a vibrant phoenix flying near a paulownia tree with ocean waves flanking its base. According to Buddhist mythology, the Phoenix represents wisdom & energy. Buddha was deep in meditation when the Phoenix appeared and blessed him with these sustaining qualities. It is also said that the Phoenix's ample wing spread protected him from the assaults of