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While it can sometimes be difficult to tell if it’s a peony, camellia, or carnation, we hope these photos will help you figure out which flowers are on your kimono. Called “botan” (peony) in Japanese, this name should not be confused with “button” – also “botan” (button) in Japanese.
Detailed peonies with metallic gold thread.
DBecause of the grace and beauty of peonies, they are sometimes called the “king/Queen Of flowers” (kao) and are known as a kind of explosion or endless plethora of flowers (profusion of flowers).
Fluffy peonies in full bloom on an antique brown kimono.
The meaning given to peonies is that of wealth, high honor, elegance and good omens. Looking at a group of peonies in full bloom, it’s not hard to see why these meanings have been attached to them.
Pink peonies surrounded by leaves drawn with graphite pencil on white canvas.
These are very common in all kinds of women’s kimonos, perhaps in an attempt to reflect the beauty of the wearer.
Keep an eye out for peonies as they often form a small piece of larger patterns.
A pair of small peonies at the bottom of a larger pattern.
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