Pattern of Ooshima tsumugi

There is symbol of pattern of Ooshima tsumugi.

Those pattern is very popular.

1.Kikkou

This sharp express  a turtle. It symbolizes that people wishes long life.

2. Akina bara
This pattern express a bamboo basket.
It is very useful and helpful tool for them life.
And the red color express a rose.

3. Tatsugou
This pattern express "Sotetsu" which is cycas revolute and "Habu" is one of snake in the island.
"Sotetsu" is popular plants and "Habu" have putted people in awe of it.
Well,
Long time ago, People had to make a best Ooshima tsumugi for King.
In Tatsugo one designer was thinking how to make it.
One day, He saw Habu on Sotetsu under the moonlight.
It was beautiful and inspired him then He could create this design from inspiration.
People had named to cerebrate there for it.

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