traditional Japanese pattern

[Description] What is Kakitsubata-mon? Thoroughly dissect rabbit-ear iris pattern in the traditional Japanese pattern!

Kakitsubata was also loved by Ariwara no Narihira and Ogata Korin, and was incorporated into their art. Let me introduce you to these fascinating kakitsubatamon!

2023.01.28

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[Description] What is Kaede-mon? Thoroughly dissect maple pattern in the traditional Japanese pattern!

Foliage, which has been familiar to the Japanese since ancient times, was used as a pattern on clothing and eventually became a family crest. Yukichi Fukuzawa, who was synonymous with that 10,000 yen note in modern times, also used maple. Let me introduce you to such a maple!

2022.10.08

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[Description] What is Omoto-mon? Thoroughly dissect Japanese rohdea pattern in the traditional Japanese pattern!

Tokugawa Ieyasu loved Japanese Rohdea pennants, and we will introduce you to Japanese Rohdea pattern as a good omen for a long time.

2022.04.02

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[Description] What is Omodaka-mon? Thoroughly dissect arrowhead pattern in the traditional Japanese pattern!

Omodaka-mon was used as a family crest by many famous warring feudal lords and generals because of its auspiciousness.

2022.03.21

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[Description] What is Ominaeshi-mon? Thoroughly dissect golden lace pattern in the traditional Japanese pattern!

The ominaeshi mon design is one of the autumn grass patterns and is dyed on summer kimonos and other garments. The word 'omina' in ominaeshi means 'woman'. Let us introduce you to the Ominaeshi design!

2022.03.18

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[Description] What is Uri-mon? Thoroughly dissect gourd pattern in the traditional Japanese pattern!

Gourd is the general name for the fruit of the Cucurbitaceae family. The interesting shape of the fruit and leaf vines seems to have led to their being drawn in pictures and becoming a pattern.

2022.01.23

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[Description] What is Ume-mon? Thoroughly dissect plum pattern in the traditional Japanese pattern!

Ume, which has been loved by famous nobles and military commanders, is a flower that represents the heart of Japan. Introducing umemon, a pattern of plum!

2022.01.22

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[Description] What is Ichou-mon? Thoroughly dissect ginkgo pattern in the traditional Japanese pattern!

Gingko is also famous as a typical autumn plant in Japan. Gingko is also planted as a sacred tree in shrines and other places of worship.

2022.01.14

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[Description] What is Ine-mon? Thoroughly dissect rice plants in the traditional Japanese pattern!

It has been a staple food for the Japanese since ancient times. I would like to introduce you to some of these rice grains!

2021.12.29

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[Description] What is Awa-mon? Thoroughly dissect millet in the traditional Japanese pattern!

It is said that awabumi came to be incorporated into kimono and pottery as patterns in the early-modern times. I will introduce such a mysterious millet writing!

2021.12.29

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