Vintage Bunka Embroidery Rooster Art-Framed-Japanese Punch Needlework-Textile

A distinguished example of mid-century bunka shishu, this hand-worked rooster embroidery comes from a private North Carolina collection dedicated to traditional Japanese bird studies. Bunka—developed in Japan in the 1950s—uses rayon thread and punch-embroidery techniques to create painterly depth and lifelike texture. This piece, completed circa 1960–1970, reflects the classic style: richly...