中国から伝えられた花文様であることから、この名がつけられました。空想の花をモチーフとして飛鳥時代から奈良時代にかけて発達し、5弁から8弁にまとめて和風にアレンジされたのが平安時代頃と考えられています。ベースは円形に構成されたものですが、菱形などさまざまな形状で表現されています。

It is named Karahana because of the flower pattern that was originated from China. Kara means China, Hana means flowers.
In Japan, it is a fantasy flower pattern that developed from the Asuka period to the Nara period.
A general term for gorgeous, complex, and multi-petaled flower shapes.
In the Heian period, the flower patters were modified to Japanese-style by arranging from 5 petals to 8 petals.
It is basically composed of a circle shape, but there are many other shapes, and it is now more diversified.

日本には古墳時代に中国から伝わったとされていますが、ギリシャやローマの連続文様「パルメット」がルーツという説もあります。地を這うように伸びる蔓が、強い生命力を発揮するとして尊ばれ、松や菊や梅など、蔓を持たない植物にもアレンジされ発展してきました。

It is a pattern in which vines are entwined and draw a curve.
Flowers and fruits are also included as well as grass.
Some said this pattern were originated in Greece and Rome.
After passing through China, they came to Japan during the Kofun period (3rd to 7th century).
Represents strong vitality.

Obi fabrics with this Japanese pattern from the obico selection