A combination of triple squares of a Kabuki Family, Naritaya, and Kabuki masks.

The emblem of a Kabuki Family, Narikomaya is embedded in the check pattern.

Designed by a Kabuki actor, Ichimura Uzaemon.

The comprising motifs function as a phonetic script reading "Shikan", the name of an actor of a Kabuki Family, Narikomaya.

Designed by a Kabuki actor, Banto Mitsugoro. The motif is a modification of his personal insignia.

A variety of Kabuki-originated patterns, made into a playful patchwork.

An array of Kabuki Family Emblems. Each emblem is named in unique Japanese words.

Made popular by a Kabuki actor, Matsumoto Koshiro. The pattern is named after his Family, Karaiya.

A combinationof pine needles and ginkgo leaves. Often appears in Kabuki performances.

Tentacles of an octopus entwined into arabesque.

A transformed pattern of the Japanese swastika that means auspiciousness. The original symbol can be usually seen in temples

A geometric pattern implying scales, which means talisman and promising a long life.

The geometric pattern of chain implies the imprisoned state of Yoshiwara prostitutes, who were never granted freedom.

All of the 48 letters are gracefully aligned in special calligraphy used for theatre advertisement and show card.

Scattered are the names of all Edo fire-fighting teams (48 teams).

Designed by a Kabuki actor, Ichikawa Danjuro. Comprising motifs function as a phonetic script reading "never bother".

The design which belongs to a Kabuki Family, Otowaya. Several comprising motifs function as a phonetic script reading "Hearing something good".

Dots of various sizes making up a simple hail-like pattern.