Maru ni Mitsu Kashiwa Notebook

Kashiwa crest. This design was created according to the 'three oak leaves split' in 'Heian Monko' and other sources (created on 4/6/2013). In ancient times, oak leaves were used as utensils to serve food. Ancient cooks were called 'Kashiwade,' and the 'Kashiwa' in Kashiwade was taken to name the oak tree. The 'leaf guardian deity' that protects tree leaves is said to reside in oak trees, and Shinto priests who use oak leaves in rituals use the oak crest. Oak patterns are scattered throughout the clothing depicted in picture scrolls from the Fujiwara period (compiled by Ito Kosaku in 'Japanese Crests')