Types of Japanese patterns

< Hemp leaf >
This pattern combines hemp leaf motifs with a regular hexagon. Hexagons, which are made up of triangles that have the power to ward off evil, are said to have a strong power to ward off evil, and because hemp is strong and grows quickly, this pattern is often used on baby clothes and children's kimonos in hopes of children's healthy growth. It is a pattern that is appreciated both as a "charm" to protect oneself and as a gift with the hope that the child will grow up straight, strong, and healthy.

<Chrysanthemum>​
Chrysanthemums have been a representative plant of autumn since ancient times, and along with cherry blossoms, they are a favorite flower of the Japanese people. They have long been used on costumes and other items as a symbol of longevity and warding off evil spirits. They have a strong vitality, and the way their petals bloom radially is likened to the sun, and in the Muromachi period they came to be treated as one of the autumn plant designs that symbolize Japan. They are a perfect motif to use as a "charm" for yourself, with the wish to be a "healthy and beautiful woman," or as a gift with the wish to "stay healthy forever."

＜Scale pattern＞
A scale pattern made up of a series of equilateral or isosceles triangles. It is said to ward off disasters at sea and evil spirits, and is also used to ward off demons lurking within women, and is often used on kimonos and obi belts worn by women. It is a perfect pattern to use as a "charm" to protect yourself, or as a gift to express your wish to protect a loved one.

<Flower Lattice>
A checkered pattern of small flowers and dots. It is a modern, feminine and cute pattern. As stripes became very popular in the Edo period, many variations were created by changing the thickness and number of vertical and horizontal stripes. Flower check is one of them. It is a pattern that can be worn casually by a wide range of people, from young women to the elderly.

<Narihirahisashi>​
Narihira-bishi is said to be a pattern that evolved from the Miedasuki (triple sash). When Ariwara no Narihira, the most handsome aristocrat of the Heian period, was depicted in paintings, this pattern was often attached to the clothing he was wearing, hence the name. This pattern is also depicted in the Tale of Genji picture scroll. This pattern is of Ariwara no Narihira, who is said to be the most handsome aristocrat. It is the perfect pattern for adult women who wish to be elegant and beautiful.