Nobori
Nobori ( 幟 ) is a Japanese banner. They are long, narrow flags, attached to a pole
with a cross-rod to hold the fabric straight out and prevent it from furling around the
rod; this way, the field is always visible and identifiable.
History of use
The nobori were significant on the battlefields of feudal Japan. The nobori of the
time were used to denote units within an army; nobori became much more common
in the Sengoku period, in use alongside the earlier hata-jirushi. Though usually used These colorful nobori outside Tō-ji
to represent different divisions within an army, nobori were sometimes made announce a bazaar being held within
identical, so as to produce an impressive and intimidating display of warrior flags. the grounds of the temple.
Today nobori are a common sight outside businesses, restaurants, and retail stores
where they advertise a sale, a new product, and simply the name of the business. They are used during festivals and sports events; in
sports they take the place of the banners and signs common among Western audiences. They are also used to make commercial
announcements, appeal for something, and identify a political party during an election campaign. They may also line the walkways,
fences or walls of Shinto shrines or Buddhist temples and frequently bear the names of donors or deceased parishioners. In recent
years, nobori influenced flags are gaining popularity around the world.
See also
Koi Nobori – fish-shaped streamers flown onKodomo no Hi (Children's Day)
Sashimono – small banners worn on the back ofashigaru foot soldiers and samurai
Uma-jirushi – large heraldic banners ofdaimyōs or commanders
Gallery
Nobori of Jinja Curved shape AFHC conference being Appealing goods
held
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