Whatβs In an Obi? Part 6
On The Fifth Day Of Fun I present... a new obi! This one is super colorful and fun, so letβs take a look!
Image courtesy of Eric and Liza Lee. Owned By: Yamaguchi (γγΎγγ‘) in Pontocho Motifs: All Season Flowers In Circles This is truly a stand out obi, not least of all because it can be worn from anytime between October and May. This is accentuated by the leaves representing autumn and cherry blossoms representing spring sprinkled around the circles. Thereβs five main circles that repeat on this obi: wisteria, chrysanthemums, maple leaves, peonies, and orange blossoms. Wisteria have traditionally been a flower of spring and are well known for their beauty that rivals the cherry blossoms in viewing. Chrysanthemums are one of the two national flowers of Japan (the other being cherry blossoms) and are a symbol of the imperial family. Theyβre also a flower of autumn as thatβs when they bloom and are appreciated to the fullest. Maple leaves are theΒ βsecond cherry blossomsβ of Kyoto in that tourists flock to the old capital in droves to view them in the late months of the year to watch their stunning display of colors. Peonies are the undisputedΒ βKing of Flowersβ whose large blossoms herald spring. Orange blossoms are a symbol of winter and the cold and remind us that spring will soon be with us once again.Β Β
