この帯に描かれている柄・文様
Japanese patterns and motifs used in this obi

毘沙門亀甲
Triple tortois
Combination of 3 kikkou tortoise.
Turtles have long been treated as a symbol of longevity.
Named after Bishamonten, a type of Buddha statue...
Turtles have long been treated as a symbol of longevity.
Named after Bishamonten, a type of Buddha statue...

桧垣
Cypress tiles
hi=cypress, cedar, gaki=stack up walls.
Another auspicious pattern has the meaning of longevity and wishes for the prosperity of the family.
Another auspicious pattern has the meaning of longevity and wishes for the prosperity of the family.

山路
Mountain road
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.
It brings out the main pattern and gives rhythm and unity to the whole.