14 "Kimono" Types and meanings of patterns

 〇"Cloisonne" pattern　/　七宝文様

A pattern in which circles or ellipses of the same size are stacked in quarters is called a "cloisonne pattern".
The meaning of this pattern is that the circle (ring) leads to harmony and represents the importance of harmony between people.
This pattern, in which circles are chained and connected forever, contains wishes for prosperity of descendants, harmoniousness, harmony, and ties.
Therefore, it is an auspicious pattern.

In addition, Shippo is a Buddhist term for "gold, silver, shako (white coral and shell of shakogai), agate, lapis lazuli, lapis lazuli, crystal, coral (blood red coral, red ball)".
It represents seven treasures.

 〇"Hanabishi" pattern　/　花菱文様

The Hanabishi pattern is a pattern in which four petals are drawn inside a rhombus.
Since the Heian period, it is one of the "Yusokumonyo", which is a unique and graceful pattern that has been used to decorate aristocratic clothing and furnishings.
The pattern means noble and elegant because it was only allowed to be used by some people since the Heian period.

In the samurai era, it was also used as a family crest.
The famous military commander who used this pattern is Shingen Takeda. 

 〇Chintz pattern　/　更紗文様

Chintz is a dyed cotton cloth that was introduced from India, Java, Persia, etc. during the Kamakura and Edo periods.
Exotic patterns such as people, birds and beasts, and flowers are collectively called chintz patterns.

In the Edo period, from the longing for a foreign country, I imitated the pattern and created a chintz pattern unique to Japan.
In modern times, it is dyed not only in cotton but also in silk, and is widely used in kimono and obi.
It is expressed using both hand-painting and stencil dyeing techniques.

〇Flower circle pattern　/　花丸文様

A pattern in which grass and flowers are designed into a circle is called a Hanamaru pattern.
From Noh costumes and old-fashioned kimonos to modern kimonos and obi, they have been traditionally loved and handed down.
Hanamaru pattern is a classic quaint pattern.