この帯に描かれている柄・文様
Japanese patterns and motifs used in this obi
菊
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...
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鶴
Crane
The crane and turtle patterns have been used at any happy occasions like wedding in Japan. Cranes represent longevity since they are said to live for a thousand years in China. Even in Japan...
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地紙
Folding fan paper
The paper that is put on the wooden bones of fan is called the Jigami paper The beautiful shape of the jigami paper has long been used as a pattern for Noh costumes and kosode (casual kimono).
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