This chirimen silk fukusa showcases a striking depiction of a rooster crafted with intricate yuzen-dyeing. Measuring 20 inches by 24 inches (51 cm x 61 cm), it's in very good condition, although it's missing the four corner tassels. Rooster imagery on fukusa is quite rare.

The use of animal zodiac symbols in Japan, similar to the Chinese zodiac, has been a tradition since 604 AD during the reign of Empress Suiko. This zodiac comprises 12 animals, each representing a year in a 12-year cycle. Legend has it that before Buddha's departure from Earth, twelve animals paid homage to him, and he honored them by naming the years after these animals in the order they arrived. People born in a specific animal year are believed to share similar personality traits and characteristics. For instance, those born in the year of the rooster are often seen as deep thinkers, hardworking, and dedicated to their endeavors.