Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Physical Attributes Facet
3. Design Elements (hierarchy name)
4. design elements (attributes)
5. patterns (design elements)
6. [patterns by specific type]

Anotations

Scope note:

Literally "Chinese floral motifs" or "Chinese flower designs", this pattern characteristically merges intricate floral motifs into geometric, frequently circular or diamond-shaped, designs. It was introduced to China from Japan as early as the Nara period (710-794) and is sometimes used interchangeably with "karakusa", meaning "Chinese grass motif".