This is a beautiful piece of Hokkaido hand-woven Yukara-ori (Elm Yukara) "Snow Crest" cloth/coaster/vase mat, showcasing the delicate craftsmanship. I am selling this as I am organizing my collection. White spun yarn tends to discolor easily, but this item has been stored in a sealed, oxygen-free environment in a dark place, so the white color is generally well-preserved. *Please understand that this only prevents discoloration and is not pure white. The silver thread woven in to express the sparkle of the snow is beautiful, and I feel a connection to some Scandinavian vintage fabrics and textiles. It would also match well with Scandinavian furniture, antique items, and glass items in the colors of Kosta Boda or Iittala's Rain, Emerald, and blue. The description on the bookmark, calling snow a letter from heaven, is lovely; perhaps it's from Ukichiro Nakaya. The Yukara-ori Kogeikan has closed, and it's difficult to find unused items with the white color still intact. This item has been stored for over 20 years, so I hope it can reach a collector or someone who needs it. Although unused, it is considered "near new" due to long-term storage. To ship within the specified size, I will remove the coaster from its box and ship only the coaster. Please understand that this is an old item before purchasing. Size (approx.): 12cm x 9cm Country of origin: Made in Japan Color: White, with blue and silver thread Material: Wool 100% From the bookmark: Snow Crest No two snowflakes are alike. Snow crystals create diverse hexagonal patterns, such as fan-shaped, star-shaped, and dendritic snowflakes. The snow that continues to fall from the vast, infinite world is a letter from heaven that speaks to our hearts. Heisei 2 (1990) Presented to the Emperor on the occasion of his enthronement Hokkaido Traditional Art and Craft Village Heisei 3 (1991) Celebration for the Speaker of the House of Councillors, Saburo Yasui Production of the eight-panel folding screen "Snow Crystals" for the entrance hall A total of sixteen streams were dedicated. Hokkaido Traditional Art and Craft Village Hokkaido Hand-woven Tsumugi Yukara-ori Kogeikan For those who like antique Scandinavian Finland iittala Oiva Toikka Marimekko Scandinavia Babaghuri. Also for those who like Issey Miyake, mina perhonen, Arts & Science, Outbound, Fog Linen Work, Ainu crafts, and folk crafts.