This striking tsutsugaki futonji (bedding cover), dating to the Meiji era (1868–1912), is a magnificent example of Japanese folk textile art. It is crafted on four panels of hand-woven cotton using the tsutsugaki technique, where rice-paste resist is applied free-hand through a tube before the fabric is immersed in indigo dye and hand-painted with vibrant pigments.

The central composition is a powerful tableau of longevity and good fortune. A majestic crane perches within the branches of a gnarled pine tree and blossoming plum, while below, a minogame (caped tortoise) emerges from stylized waves. The minogame is a mythological creature depicted with a long, flowing "tail" of seaweed, symbolizing a lifespan of ten thousand years. These elements—the pine, crane, and turtle—form a classic Japanese auspicious triad representing beauty, serenity, and exceptionally good omens. Measuring 58 inches by 73 inches (147 cm x 185 cm), the piece features a more recent protective border and backing and remains in very good condition.

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