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This design is from one of the Taste of Japanese Embroidery classes used to introduce students to Japanese Embroidery. Students without any experience can stitch it within four hours on a single day. Once the basic motif is completed, the student can stitch more of the design, if they wish to do so.
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The four seasons circulate Like a circle which has no beginning and no end Reminding us of the flow of eternity
Under the pure white blanket The red fruits glow even more in the severe cold
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Mature autumn season dresses up colorfully How many leaves are supporting One flower to bloom or one fruit to bear? At times, leaves are more flowery than flowers
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There are 54 Genji-mon geometrical design patterns, which originally symbolized the combination of fragrances in the Genjiko game. The summer design shows a genji-mon with a morning glory. There is a story behind this design.
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Spring design shows a Genji-mon with butterflies. The butterfly is considered to be a symbol of “the revival”
In Japan, it is used as the symbol of the incarnation of immortality, the immortality of a samurai.
This design is not so serious. It shows the return of spring and butterflies playing around the mon.
