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”.
桐
Empress tree
Their beautiful purple flowers bloom in May.
Since ancient times in China, Empress tree has been respected as a tree inhabited by the fantasy bird, the phoenix.
Since ancient times in China, Empress tree has been respected as a tree inhabited by the fantasy bird, the phoenix.
橘
Mandarin orange blossom
Tachibana in ancient Japan is mandarin orange.
Tachibana has been believed to have longevity and a healthy child.
Tachibana has been believed to have longevity and a healthy child.
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.