Sashiko Komebukuro - Good Fortune Coin Bag kimono well worn indigo tsutsugaki wedding

well worn indigo tsutsugaki wedding futon cover with baku (tapir) motif

and prolong the life of the jacket

This is a large katazome floor covering or heath covering (kotatsugake)

and has a wonderful texture and feel

These drawstring bags were typically used to carry offerings of rice to Japanese temples or shrines

Sashiko Komebukuro - Good Fortune Coin Bag kimono well worn indigo tsutsugaki weddingIndigo cotton komebukuro, or rice bag that has been hand dyed and embroidered with sashiko thread. Komebukuro were traditionally used to hold rice, which would be presented as offerings to temples during important religious ceremonies or holidays. The bags also sometimes served to hold gifts. This particular bag has the kanji character of Fuku, or "Fortune" embroidered on it, and a thick drawstring rope used to secure the opening. On the reverse is a