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...

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...

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...

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...

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.