noun
shippō pattern; seven treasures pattern
A traditional Japanese geometric pattern of overlapping circles, often used in textiles, ceramics, and architecture. The name literally means 'seven treasures pattern'.
この着物の帯には七宝文が織り込まれている。
This kimono sash is woven with a shippō pattern.
七宝文は、円が連続して無限に広がる吉祥文様です。
The shippō pattern is an auspicious design of endlessly interlocking circles.
A general term for traditional Japanese patterns. 七宝文 is one specific type of 文様.
From 七宝 (shippō, 'seven treasures') + 文 (mon, 'pattern'). The name derives from the Buddhist concept of the seven treasures, and the pattern is considered auspicious.