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...

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...

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...

Combination of 3 kikkou tortoise. Turtles have long been treated as a symbol of longevity. Named after Bishamonten, a type of Buddha statue...

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.