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The origin and meaning of the laurel motif, which has been used as a symbol of sovereignty since ancient times

The laurel tree has been considered a sacred tree since ancient times, and a laurel wreath with a laurel leaf on top has been awarded as a symbol of honor to winners of athletics and poets. The la...

Egg and dart pattern, a repeating pattern of Greek origin

The capitals of ancient Roman temples feature a pattern of alternating eggs and arrowheads known as egg and darts. It is an essential decoration in the architecture of ancient Greek and Roman temp...

Tomoe is a pattern that has existed throughout the world since ancient times.

The Tomoe crest is a pattern with no clear origin, but it is found all over the world, and there are many varieties of this spiral pattern even within Asia alone. There is a theory that it is a pa...

Accepting engraving orders from Zemaitis to add motifs

We received an order for engraving on the metal front of Zemaitis and some other parts.

The meaning and origin of the turtle as an auspicious motif used on accessories

Turtles have been revered as very auspicious creatures in Asia, including Japan, and in Hawaii. The turtle motif in Hawaiian jewelry is also widely known as the honu, a symbol of good fortune.

The meaning and origin of the sacred tree motif, which represents a connection to the world of the gods

Since ancient times, trees have been considered sacred and mystical. It has played an important role in mythology and religion in both the East and the West of the world.

Patterns derived from animal fur such as veils and ermines

In medieval Western Europe, fur became widely used as a symbol of authority for the ruling class. Naturally, at first fur was primarily used as cold weather gear, but depending on the material and...

The origin and roots of the monogram design

Monograms (combined letters) are a very popular design motif. When you hear the word monogram, many people may think of a few famous brands, but because it is a simple design made up of combined l...

The origin and meaning of the lion motif used in accessories

Lions are popular motifs for accessories and all kinds of sculptures, and have been feared since ancient times for their strength, appearance, and fierceness. Representative examples include Hercu...

The origin of the cartouche, a distinctive feature of Baroque decoration

Cartouche is a general term for a spiral border used in many fields of European decorative arts, including architecture, painting, and crafts. In architecture, the decoration itself is formed into...