Based on the Cyclical perspective of life, we see life as a cycle.
We can see that life has its own seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Every” season of life” has an irreplaceable meaning.
Maturity age is the autumn period of life, the season of harvesting the fruits of life.
The word shuya refers to the beauty and abundance of the autumn wilds in Japan. To achieve such a scene, within the delicate autumn moonlight, the bellflower and pampas are expressed with lighter colors, mainly with flat silk and metallic threads.
Hozuki, or lantern plant, is native to East Asia and is known for its striking, papery fruit husks that resemble glowing lanterns. In Japanese culture, the hozuki holds several symbolic meanings, making it a popular motif in embroidery:
The Japanese word “tsuzumi” conjures up images of a joyful atmosphere during festivals and banquets. This tsuzumi (hand drum) has been used in traditional folk music for Noh and Kabuki. Because the drum makes a beautiful loud sound, it is a motif for wishing to have a good harvest and success.
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.
In Japan, there is a custom to “listen to insects. It makes us feel cool by listening to the insects singing while awaiting the arrival of the autumn season.
People continue to make traditional insect baskets using bamboo in traditional style. Children catching insects and storing them in a cage is a typical summer scene in Japan.
