The houndstooth pattern goes well with yukata and is a very popular pa

・Origin of the houndstooth pattern
・Houndstooth pattern variations
・Chidori is a lucky charm
・Are there plovers in the UK too?!
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・Origin of the Plover

Plovers have been a popular motif since the Heian period. Plovers themselves are used as a seasonal word representing winter in haiku. People at the time incorporated the image of winter into their yukatas to express their desire to stay cool during the hot summer months.

・Chidori variations

There are many variations of the plover. We'll introduce them later, but there's the most familiar "houndstooth check," the cute "group plover" with lots of plover designs, the "wave plover" with lines flying over the sea, the "sawa plover" with lines of plovers in a thicket of plants like arrowheads, reeds, and irises, and the "hama plover" with lines of plovers along the beach. It also pairs very well with blue, white, and black. As mentioned in the origin section, it pairs very well with colors associated with winter.

・Chidori is a lucky charm

There are many variations of the plover, such as a single one or multiple ones. Generally, traditional Japanese patterns are considered to be auspicious, but the "wave plover" pattern, which depicts two plovers flying over the sea, has the meaning of "Let's overcome the rough waves together," making it a particularly auspicious pattern representing family harmony, marriage, and safety in the home. Please keep this in mind. It will surely come in handy someday.

・Are there plovers in the UK too?!

This may be a bit sudden, but do you know the origins of the popular "chidori" pattern? Eh? Japan? Hehe, sorry about that. Don't worry. There was a time when I thought the same thing. As I mentioned above, the British-originated houndstooth pattern pairs beautifully with the Japanese-born yukata. It may sound a bit exaggerated, but it could be called a collaboration between Japanese and British culture. However, the word "chidori" is actually slightly different from the chidori pattern that has been popular since the Heian period. This houndstooth pattern originated in England. In England, it is a pattern made up of a series of houndstooth patterns. Meanwhile, in Japan, the name comes from the resemblance of a line of houndstooth flying. It's fascinating how the same pattern can be interpreted so differently across countries and cultures. The classic color is still monochrome, black and white. I'm sure there's no one who hasn't seen it. Recently, there have been many houndstooth patterns available in various color combinations, making it very fashionable.

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A motif that has been popular since the Heian period. Chidori is a seasonal word in haiku that represents winter. Chidori can be used singly or in multiples, and in a wide variety of locations. Wave chidori is considered a lucky charm. Houndstooth originated in England. Although it's the same pattern, the motif is completely different: hound's fangs in England and chidori in Japan. Houndstooth, which originated in England, is still popular in modern fashion. What did you think? You've learned something new. It's fascinating how different cultures can change how something is perceived. Am I the only one who finds the Japanese chidori concept more reassuring? (laughs) Hiyori offers a wide variety of houndstooth related products. Please take a look.