Botan | 牡丹 | Peonies
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While it may sometimes be difficult to ascertain if it is a peony, a camellia, or a carnation, we hope these photos will help you figure out which flowers are on your kimono. Called “botan” (牡丹) in Japanese, one mustn’t confuse this name with “button” – also “botan” (ボタン) in Japanese.
Peonies detailed with metallic golden threading.
Due to the grace and beauty of peonies, they are sometimes called the “king/queen of flowers” (花王) and are known as being a sort of explosion or endless plethora of flowers (百花繚乱).
Fluffy peonies in full bloom on an antique brown kimono.
The meaning handed to peonies is that of wealth, high honor, elegance, and bringing forth good omens. When looking at a group of peonies in full bloom, it’s not difficult to figure out why these meanings have been ascribed to them.
Pink peonies surrounded by leaves in a graphite-pencil-drawn style on white fabric.
These are very common on all types of women’s kimonos, perhaps in an attempt to reflect the beauty of the wearer.
Keep an eye out for peonies, as they oftentimes make up a small piece of larger patterns.
A couple small peonies at the bottom of a larger pattern.
