Japanese patterns
Wishes Embodied in the Patterns of Japanese Clothing
Obis are beautiful in color and weave, and just looking at them makes one’s heart skip a beat. However, they are not merely beautiful. Each pattern has its own meaning and is woven with wishes for the happiness of the people who wear them.
Here, we would like to tell you about the meanings of some of the patterns.
Tortoise shell
The hexagonal pattern is derived from the shell of the turtle, a symbol of longevity. This pattern is repeated in a series of designs to wish for everlasting prosperity.
Running water
This pattern represents flowing water. It has the meaning of purity, beauty, as well as the meaning of shedding away misfortunes.
Crane
Like the tortoise, the crane is a symbol of longevity. In addition to expressing longevity and abundance of life force, the crane’s supple stance and wings spread in flight are beautiful, and are often used for celebratory occasions as a pattern to wish for happiness.
Butterfly
The wonder of their growth from chrysalis to beautiful butterflies, and their beautiful appearance as they flutter high in the sky, are associated with meanings such as immortality and success in life.
Fan
The shape of an outstretched fan has been a pattern for wishing for future development and prosperity since ancient times.
Cloud-shaped carving
It represents clouds in the sky. Mysterious and said to be inhabited by gods and dragons, clouds are said to be a sign of congratulations and good luck.
Blue sea wave
The fan-shaped concentric circles represent the waves of the ocean. We hope that your life will be as peaceful and happy as the calm sea.
Japanese robins
The Japanese robin is a bird with beautiful feathers and figure. The male and female birds are depicted in pairs, symbolizing a husband and wife in love.
