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This piece is made up of 8 different patterns that have been considered auspicious in Japan since ancient times. These patterns include Matsukawa-bishi-kasane (a pattern based on pine trees), Seigaiha (a pattern based on waves), Kikko-tsunagi (a pattern based on turtles), and Shippo-tsunagi (a pattern derived from Buddhism). These patterns are combined with a classic floral pattern to create a beautiful kimono pattern.
This type of work, in which many different patterns are combined into one fabric, is called kirihame. It is one of the techniques used since the Edo period and is very popular among kimono lovers in Japan.
This kirihame pattern, or kirihame-komon, is a dyeing and weaving technique in which the fabric is not actually cut out, but the pattern is expressed as if it were a combination of several cut-out kimono fabrics.
The meaning of Matsukawa-bishi is a uniquely Japanese pattern, a diamond-shaped design made from the bark of a pine tree. The evergreen pine is a symbol of eternal youth.
The meaning of "Seigaiha" is a pattern that wishes for eternal peace and tranquility in the future. The pattern shows calm waves that continue forever.
The meaning of the "Kikko-tsunagi" pattern is based on the longevity of the turtle. There is an old Japanese saying, "A crane lives for a thousand years, a tortoise for ten thousand years," and it is said that the hexagonal shape of the tortoise shell, which continues without collapsing, expresses eternal prosperity. The pattern of the tortoise shell, which is similar to the shell of a turtle, firmly protects the body of the turtle, and thus has the meaning of longevity, health, and protection from evil.
The word "Shippo" in the Shippo-tsunagi pattern is originally a Buddhist term referring to the seven treasures. The circles in this pattern represent the connection between people. It also means that the relationship between people will continue to grow infinitely, and that the family will grow through the prosperity of offspring.

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