
Fundoshi - Underwear Worn By Shogun and Samurai
During the Edo Period, samurai wore a fundoshi under their armour, a traditional Japanese loincloth. Find out more about this practice, how it cont...
Read more"Sayagata (紗綾形) is a traditional Japanese good fortune pattern known as Kissho Monyo. This pattern has been in use since the 1500s. Sayagata derives its name from 'Saya,' a type of smooth-surfaced silk fabric on which it was commonly used.
Historically, Sayagata adorned the white collars of kimonos worn by high-ranking samurai and served as a standard design for ceremonial attire during celebratory occasions.
The Sayagata pattern is a geometric design formed by the continuous connection of the diagonally distorted Chinese character 'manji,' which symbolises good fortune and the bringing of tens of thousands of luck.
The intricate and beautiful pattern signifies 'uninterrupted and long-lasting' blessings. Sayagata embodies wishes for family prosperity and longevity."
Representing the dual spirit of Velarof, Camouflage Masterpiece pulls influences from both Japan and England.
Sealed with a branded waistband and revealing an eye-catching pattern, this distinctive design combines the traditional sayagata pattern with a camouflage motif inspired by the beautifully rugged British Isles coastline.
During the Edo Period, samurai wore a fundoshi under their armour, a traditional Japanese loincloth. Find out more about this practice, how it cont...
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