この帯に描かれている柄・文様

Japanese patterns and motifs used in this obi

Chrysanthemum

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...

唐草花

Chinese flower and plant vines

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...

牡丹

Peony

They have been considered as a top/head of all flowers in China.
Imported to Japan in the Nara period. Started to be used as a medicine and became a decorative...

ヱ霞

エHaze

This pattern expresses the shape of cloud with horizontal lines and essential for kimono and obi sash. Looks like a katakana character ”エ”. Often used in...

菱 

Diamonds

Consists of 4 diagonal lines making it a diamond shape. Used as a pattern since ancient times, such as being carved into pottery from the Jomon period. Many variations have been introduced.

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