This sizable silk fukusa (gift-presenting cloth) from Japan dates to the Taisho period (1912–1926). Measuring approximately 26 inches by 29 inches (66 cm x 74 cm), the textile is crafted from cream-colored silk and finished with traditional silk tassels at each corner. The composition features three majestic flying cranes soaring amidst stylized clouds and pine branches.
The artwork utilizes the yuzen-dyeing technique to create the soft, painterly transitions in the cranes' wings, which feature a delicate palette of rose, powder blue, and charcoal. These dyed areas are further accentuated with embroidery highlights to define the texture of the feathers. The expansive golden-orange clouds are outlined with meticulous metallic couching, where gold threads are stitched onto the surface to provide a shimmering, structural relief. In Japanese symbolism, the crane, pine, and gold cloud imagery collectively represent longevity and auspicious beginnings. The piece remains in very good condition.