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THE IRIS GENTLY REMINDS US THAT BEAUTY CAN CARRY A MESSAGE OF HOPE, ARRIVING LIKE A RAINBOW AFTER THE RAIN.

Iris gently teaches us the beauty of opening our hearts to the small messages that arrive in unexpected moments, and receiving the hope we cannot yet see with a gentle heart.

Its essence illuminates your life, your way of living, and your design.

BEAUTY KEYWORDS

MESSAGES OF JOY KINDNESS RAINBOW RADIANCE HOPE GRACE

Vase — Émile Gallé, France, ca. 1900.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

THE STORY OF BEAUTY

Iris has captivated people for centuries with its graceful form and rainbow-like colors that seem to shimmer with light.

The name “Iris” comes from the ancient Greek word *iris*, meaning “rainbow.” In Greek mythology, Iris was associated with the divine messenger of the gods, giving the flower a symbolic connection to messages from the heavens.

In ancient Egypt, Iris was also regarded as a sacred flower, and its elegant form was gradually incorporated into decoration and art.

Iris later became deeply rooted in the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, where it was represented in mythology and art as a symbol of the rainbow, hope, and a presence that connects heaven and earth.

From the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, Iris began to appear in European paintings and decorative arts. Its dignified form and rich colors were cherished as symbols of elegance and spiritual beauty.

Blue, purple, white, and yellow — its colors can appear as beautifully varied as a rainbow when touched by light.

There is a quiet mystery in the way so many forms of beauty can coexist within a single flower.

Across the art and cultures of the world, Iris has continued to expand its timeless allure, captivating hearts across generations as a flower symbolizing hope and joyful news.


Irises — Vincent van Gogh, Netherlands, 1890.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.


BEAUTY OF HAPPINESS

Iris teaches us the beauty of receiving the messages that arrive with a gentle and open heart.

In life, unexpected good news sometimes arrives at moments we could never have predicted.

It does not always come in the form of something grand. Sometimes, it is a warm word from someone, an unexpected encounter, or a small change we have been quietly waiting for.

And just as a rainbow appears quietly after the rain, beautiful things do not always arrive when we feel ready for them.

That is why, sometimes, rather than rushing to seek an answer, we can soften our hearts and listen quietly to the subtle things around us.

Like a rainbow connecting the sky and the earth, Iris gently reminds us to remain open to messages that arrive from places we cannot yet see — and to nurture the gentle heart that is ready to receive joyful news.


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Yuka Miyatake


QUESTION FOR YOU


What beautiful news may be making its way to you now?

In the midst of a busy life, our hearts can become so occupied with what is directly in front of us that we fail to notice the smallest signs or unexpected encounters.

Try softening your heart just a little and looking around you. You may discover a quiet message hidden among the ordinary moments, waiting just for you.

Like a rainbow, beautiful things do not always remain before us for long. Receive the beautiful moments appearing in your life now with a gentle heart, and quietly open yourself to the joyful news that has yet to reveal itself.

What beautiful news will you hear?


DISCOVER
YOUR SENSE OF BEAUTY

WHAT BEAUTY DO YOU SEEK ?

What do you need today?

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