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...

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.

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.

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