Since ancient times in China, Empress tree has been respected as a tree inhabited by the fantasy bird, the phoenix. The story was transmitted to Japan, and it has been used as an auspicious pattern for the emperor's clothing since the Middle Ages...

Based on ancient Chinese thoughts, people in the old days thought that these mysterious clouds contained gods and spirits, since clouds make it rain and snow, and their movements have great power to influence the weather of the day.

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.

hi=cypress, cedar, gaki=stack up walls.
Another auspicious pattern has the meaning of longevity and wishes for the prosperity of the family.

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.