The Bush Clover symbols of “contemplation” and “flexible spirit” arise from its gentle and
unassuming beauty.
Bush Clover is also believed to have the power of exorcising evil spirits. Its trunk has been used to
make chopsticks, and various parts of the plant are used in the five seasonal imperial ceremonies.
The shimmering Bush Clover, illuminated by moonlight, is gracefully painted with silver Maki-e and
red lacquer. The undergrowth around the Bush Clover is expressed as a pattern in the fan. Since fans
become wider at the edge, they have been regarded as a lucky pattern from ancient times.