Rangiku is the beautiful spreading chrysanthemum (the long blooming petals in disarray),
a pattern used on kimono, which always gives a feeling of strength!
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The actor Segawa Tomisaburô II playing the role of Yadorigi (wearing a rangiku-patterned kimono)
in the drama "Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", which was staged in the 5th lunar month of 1794 in Edo at the Miyakoza
(print made by Tôshûsai Sharaku)
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The actor Onoe Eizaburô V playing the role of a butterfly (flying amidst rangiku)
in the dance "Makura Jidô",
which was staged in July 1892 at the Kabukiza
(print made by Utagawa Kunisada III)
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