Among them, the Xingling floral pattern resembled the copper coin hole in shape, with four steady pointed corners, representing wealth and prosperity, as well as the resilience and strength of a samurai's daughter.
The multi-layered white outer robe was the forerunner of what would later be called "White Purity", symbolizing the bride's pure innocence, and also implying that she was a blank sheet, bringing with her no bad habits from her natal home, ready to be dyed with her husband's family colors, to successfully assimilate into the clan.
As for the white "horn-hider" atop her head, it carried a similar meaning, signifying that the bride would restrain her temper, be modest and humble, and also serving to conceal herself, lest malicious spirits waylay her on her way to marriage—a special sort of matrimonial dharma artifact.
