この帯に描かれている柄・文様
Japanese patterns and motifs used in this obi
菊
Chrysanthemum
Introduced from China from the Nara period to the Heian period.
A typical plant that symbolizes longevity based on traditional Japanese play “Noh”.
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A typical plant that symbolizes longevity based on traditional Japanese play “Noh”.
亀甲
Tortoise Connection
kikkou=tortoiseshell, Tsunagi=connection.
Turtles have long been treated as a symbol of longevity.
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Turtles have long been treated as a symbol of longevity.
青海波
Eternal Waves
The simplest and most commonly used version of the calm blue ocean pattern which represents peace, an eternity, and infinitely.
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七宝
Seven Treasure Circles
This comes from the Buddhism term which refers to gold, silver, lapis lazuli, lapis lazuli, coral, agate, pearls (the seven treasures).
The design is a circular shape made by joining four oval shapes with sharp edges at both ends, and some have flowers inside.
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The design is a circular shape made by joining four oval shapes with sharp edges at both ends, and some have flowers inside.