This silk fukusa showcases a prominent family crest crafted through compacted metallic couching, complemented by a rinzu silk lining on the backside. It's in very good condition, measuring 27 inches x 32 inches (68.5 cm x 81 cm). The central motif features a mulberry design, historically significant in Japan. Mulberry leaves were used to create vessels for food offerings at Shinto Shrines, and garments fashioned from mulberry bark were placed as offerings to the gods. Its religious symbolism led to its widespread adoption as a family emblem, seen in various shrines, including the Sumo Shrine in Nara, where devoted followers also embraced it as their symbol.