Futon-ji / Bed covering
Japan, early 20th century
Technique: Tsutsugaki / resist dyed
Description: Noshi design bound with curling cords
Dimensions: 5' 2 1/2" x 7' 3" ( 1.59 x 2.21 m )
#21381

Comment: Noshi are strips of dried abalone that illustrate a homophone with the word "noshi" meaning "extend". Noshi are tied to gifts as a wish for prolonged happiness, wealth and the continuation of the family line. These noshi strips have mostly now been replaced with paper strips.

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