幸福、富貴、高貴を象徴する「百花の王」牡丹は、平安時代から着物の紋様として用いられてきました。単体のモチーフだけでなく、室町時代から近世に至るまで多くの人に好まれた、唐草と組み合わせた「牡丹唐草文様」など、さまざまな形で表現されてきた植物です。

The "King of Flowers," the peony, symbolizing happiness, wealth, and nobility, has been utilized as a motif in kimono patterns since the Heian period. Beyond standalone representations, the peony has been expressed in various forms, including the popular combination with arabesque patterns known as "Botan Karakusa Monyou," which gained favor from the Muromachi period to the early modern era. This plant, revered for its majestic qualities, has continued to flourish in diverse artistic expressions, embodying the essence of prosperity and refinement.

Obi fabrics with this Japanese pattern from the obico selection