この帯に描かれている柄・文様

Japanese patterns and motifs used in this obi

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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亀甲

Tortoise Connection

kikkou=tortoiseshell, Tsunagi=connection.
Turtles have long been treated as a symbol of longevity.
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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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