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”.
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.
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.

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.
The design is a circular shape made by joining four oval shapes with sharp edges at both ends, and some have flowers inside.