A Japan Holiday in 2024 to Gion Matsuri 祇園祭 : our one week holiday packing list
A holiday to Japan in July 2024 should include a trip to Kyoto for the amazing Gion Matsuri festival. Running throughout July, the festival is a ...
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.
A holiday to Japan in July 2024 should include a trip to Kyoto for the amazing Gion Matsuri festival. Running throughout July, the festival is a ...
Read moreThe pursuit of happiness can take us down my paths. In Japan people follow traditional concepts that have been trusted for centuries. Ikigai is a J...
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