This pattern represents ocean waves, with the name literally translating as "blue ocean waves."

While the name translated as “seven treasures,” this is not the exact meaning of the pattern. “Shippou” is a repeating, circular pattern, with each circle comprised of four equally-sized pieces.

Although hemp has largely been stigmatized by the world since the end of WWII, hemp was a permanent part of cultures throughout the world for up to 10,000 years.

While fans don’t have a specific meaning when used as a pattern on kimonos, the patterns inside them, if any, carry the meaning.

What are these rhombus shapes on your kimono? We cover the history and some styles of this pattern.