Introduced from China from the Nara period to the Heian period. A typical plant that symbolizes longevity based on traditional Japanese play “Noh”.
In fact...

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. The story was transmitted to Japan, and...

Represents thunder and lightning. In the Momoyama period, actors who play rough roles often wear kimono with this pattern.
This patterns has been...

Of the geometric patterns, a type of "Yamamichi pattern" that resembles a zigzag line as a mountain.
It brings out the main pattern and gives rhythm and unity to the whole.