Kasuri Futon - Karume Kasuri Floral Diamonds And Squares hemp or rice bag that has

or rice bag that has been hand dyed and embroidered with sashiko thread

They could also be emblazoned with the bride's or groom's family crest as seen here

In excellent overall condition

The bags also sometimes served to hold gifts

Kasuri Futon - Karume Kasuri Floral Diamonds And Squares hemp or rice bag that hasKurume kasuri is woven with thread that is bound by hand, dyed with botanical indigo, and later woven on a hand loom. The result is an especially finely woven cotton, in this case with a warp and weft ikat pattern. The two "cluster" designs show floral arrangements in an alternating pattern of diamonds and squares. The placement of the patterns is somewhat irregular and emphasizes the unique movement of the cloth. A beautiful example. Early to Mid