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'.
This kimono sash is woven with a shippō pattern.
The shippō pattern is an auspicious design of endlessly interlocking circles.
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.