Repeated Patterns
Hemp Leaves
Hemp grows so fast that it can reach a length of 4 meters in 4 months. Patterns inspired by hemp leaves express the wish for the healthy growth of children. They are also used to ward off evil spirits and have been widely used for baby clothes since ancient times.
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Consisting of equilateral and isosceles triangles, the Uroko (scales) patterns are said to have been named after the scales of fish and snakes during the Kamakura period (1185–1333). It was used for armor and war garments to ward off curses and evil.
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