Starting off with a bloom

 Handcrafted Japanese silk cushion cover.

plums (梅:ume) bloom early after cold winter and bare a lot of fruit. The plum pattern is a symbol of perseverance, vitality, and prosperity of descendants, and is an auspicious pattern that represents the new year.

Also  fan (扇子:sensu) is an image of good luck, and hope for the future.

*cover only (no insert)