MAC wearing one of her newly acquired short kimonos purchased on eBay
The Great Wave by Hokusai: Great Art Explained
The Noren was previous purchase.
New eBay Obi: www.flickr.com/photos/21728045@N08/24518908125/in/datepos...
Gently used eBay Kimono:
www.flickr.com/photos/21728045@N08/24080399470/in/datepos...
Symbolism of KIMONO patterns
“Crane” 鶴(TSURU) symbolizes longevity, good fortune, fidelity, a symbol for peace, hope and healing in challenging times.
"Phoenix" 鳳凰(HOUOU) was adopted as a symbol of the imperial household, particularily the empress. This mythical bird represents fire, the sun, justice, obedience, fidelity, and the southern star constellations. The maeaning of Phoenix in Japan is very similar to China. It is the symbol of peace.
"Peacock" 孔雀(KUJAKU) is associated with an emblem of love, compassionate watchfulness, good will, nurturing, and kind-heartedness.
“Mandarin duck” オシドリ(OSHIDORI)means that to strengthen the togetherness of the husband and wife and also help them achieve marital bliss. “Mandarin duck” can also be used by people who are finding difficult to search a life partner. It also helps to bring a good luck in ones love life. They are also the best enhancers for married couples and help to solve problems in married life.
“Pheasant” キジ(KIJI) is a divine messenger for Amaterasu(shining in heaven), the great sun goddess, abundance and promise.
"Swallow" ツバメ(TSUBAME) is a symbol of good luck, fidelity in marriage, and fertility.
“Turtle” 亀(KAME) is a symbol for longevity and cosmic order.
“Butterflies” 蝶(CHOU) represent joy and longevity, fine beauty and delicate.
“Cherry blossom” 桜(SAKURA) is a symbol of love, joy and spiritual awareness.
"Pine Trees" 松(MATSU) represent longevity, good fortune, steadfastness and immortality.
“Imperial chrysanthemum” 菊(KIKU) is a symbol of healing properties for drunkenness, nervous disability and general debilitating illnesses as well as endurance and integrity.
"Peony" 牡丹(BOTAN) is a symbol of nobility and value, as well as the ideals of fortune and wealth.
“Plum blossom” 梅(UME) is a symbol of endurance, hope, virtue and longevity.
"Cedar tree” 杉(SUGI) is a symbol for healing, cleansing and rituals of protection.
“Wisteria tree” フジ(FUJI) is a symbol of romance and the mysteries of a great and enduring love.
"Maple" カエデ(KAEDE) is a symbol of great blessings, elegance, beauty, and grace.
“Iris” カキツバタ(KAKITSUBATA) signify protection from evil spirits.
“Bellflower” キキョウ(KIKYO) is a symbol of unchanging love, honesty and obedience.”
“Cloud” 雲(KUMO) is a symbol of air, water, and heaven which represent the balance between emotion and intellect.
“Mountains” 山(YAMA) depict sacred places between heaven and earth, and birds flying over mountains signify overcoming life’s challenges.
“River” 川(KAWA) represents continuity and the future.
“SENSU” (扇子) is a symbol of friendship, respect, good wishes and social status.
“TAIKO" 太鼓 (Japanese traditional drum)”is a symbol of purification to dispel evil spirits. Taiko existed and was used in the ancient Japan over symbolic significance in Buddhism.
MAC wearing one of her newly acquired short kimonos purchased on eBay
The Great Wave by Hokusai: Great Art Explained
The Noren was previous purchase.
New eBay Obi: www.flickr.com/photos/21728045@N08/24518908125/in/datepos...
Gently used eBay Kimono:
www.flickr.com/photos/21728045@N08/24080399470/in/datepos...
Symbolism of KIMONO patterns
“Crane” 鶴(TSURU) symbolizes longevity, good fortune, fidelity, a symbol for peace, hope and healing in challenging times.
"Phoenix" 鳳凰(HOUOU) was adopted as a symbol of the imperial household, particularily the empress. This mythical bird represents fire, the sun, justice, obedience, fidelity, and the southern star constellations. The maeaning of Phoenix in Japan is very similar to China. It is the symbol of peace.
"Peacock" 孔雀(KUJAKU) is associated with an emblem of love, compassionate watchfulness, good will, nurturing, and kind-heartedness.
“Mandarin duck” オシドリ(OSHIDORI)means that to strengthen the togetherness of the husband and wife and also help them achieve marital bliss. “Mandarin duck” can also be used by people who are finding difficult to search a life partner. It also helps to bring a good luck in ones love life. They are also the best enhancers for married couples and help to solve problems in married life.
“Pheasant” キジ(KIJI) is a divine messenger for Amaterasu(shining in heaven), the great sun goddess, abundance and promise.
"Swallow" ツバメ(TSUBAME) is a symbol of good luck, fidelity in marriage, and fertility.
“Turtle” 亀(KAME) is a symbol for longevity and cosmic order.
“Butterflies” 蝶(CHOU) represent joy and longevity, fine beauty and delicate.
“Cherry blossom” 桜(SAKURA) is a symbol of love, joy and spiritual awareness.
"Pine Trees" 松(MATSU) represent longevity, good fortune, steadfastness and immortality.
“Imperial chrysanthemum” 菊(KIKU) is a symbol of healing properties for drunkenness, nervous disability and general debilitating illnesses as well as endurance and integrity.
"Peony" 牡丹(BOTAN) is a symbol of nobility and value, as well as the ideals of fortune and wealth.
“Plum blossom” 梅(UME) is a symbol of endurance, hope, virtue and longevity.
"Cedar tree” 杉(SUGI) is a symbol for healing, cleansing and rituals of protection.
“Wisteria tree” フジ(FUJI) is a symbol of romance and the mysteries of a great and enduring love.
"Maple" カエデ(KAEDE) is a symbol of great blessings, elegance, beauty, and grace.
“Iris” カキツバタ(KAKITSUBATA) signify protection from evil spirits.
“Bellflower” キキョウ(KIKYO) is a symbol of unchanging love, honesty and obedience.”
“Cloud” 雲(KUMO) is a symbol of air, water, and heaven which represent the balance between emotion and intellect.
“Mountains” 山(YAMA) depict sacred places between heaven and earth, and birds flying over mountains signify overcoming life’s challenges.
“River” 川(KAWA) represents continuity and the future.
“SENSU” (扇子) is a symbol of friendship, respect, good wishes and social status.
“TAIKO" 太鼓 (Japanese traditional drum)”is a symbol of purification to dispel evil spirits. Taiko existed and was used in the ancient Japan over symbolic significance in Buddhism.