Imaginary treasure flower

宝相華 hōsōge

Imaginary treasure flower

An imaginary flower blending peony, lotus and palmette forms; it stands for the Buddhist paradise and for abundance.

India via Tang China, arriving with Buddhism in the Tenpyō era (8th century)

Imaginary flower that came from India via Tang China with Buddhism in the Tenpyō era (8th c.).

Technique catalog · draft for review

Every way to wrap, carry and wear a furoshiki.

The furoshiki.com archive, sliced into annotated steps with plain directions, plus techniques found in research.