平安時代の貴族の乗り物で「源氏物語」の世界を象徴するもので「源氏車」とも呼ばれます。
特に御所の風景を表現した御所解き文様や源氏物語絵巻のモチーフとして華やかな風情を添えて描かれることが多い文様です。

室町から平安時代にかけて、様々な車文様が登場したなか、代表的なものが御所車ですが、その他、肩輪車、水車、糸車などがあり、雅な王朝文化の象徴する文様です。

The Gosho-guruma was a carriage used by aristocrats during the Heian period and is considered a symbol of the elegant world portrayed in The Tale of Genji, which is why it is also known as the Genji-guruma.

This motif often appears in decorative patterns such as Goshodoki (imperial court scenes) and Tale of Genji picture scrolls, adding a touch of classical beauty and refinement.

From the Muromachi to Heian periods, various cart motifs emerged, with the Gosho-guruma being the most representative. Other designs include Katawaguruma (single-wheel carts), waterwheels, and spinning wheels, all symbolizing the elegance of courtly culture.