「万寿菊に菊の葉透かし」

万寿菊に菊の葉透かし

万寿菊は菊の花を単純化した文様で、その形から「饅頭菊」、また、琳派の画家たちにより様式化されたことから「光琳菊」とも呼ばれます。菊には延命長寿の力があると信じられていたことから、「万寿」の字があてられました。菊の葉の透かし文様も美しい吉祥文様です。

Manjugiku ni Kiku-no-ha sukashi (The Chrysanthemum leaves watermark over Manju Chrysanthemum pattern)

The “Manju Chrysanthemum” is a simplified chrysanthemum flower, and it is also called “Manjuu Chrysanthemum” because its shape resembles a sweet bun called “Manjuu” in Japan. The “Manju Chrysanthemum” is also referred to as the “Korin Chrysanthemum” as it was stylized by Rinpa painters who were influenced by Ogata Korin. The chrysanthemum is believed to have the power of longevity; hence it is named “Manju” which means longevity in Japan. This is an auspicious and beautiful pattern because of The Chrysanthemum leaves watermark.

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