Vintage Japanese texture print. An artwork card in orange-red bamboo. In Japan, red bamboo (赤竹, aka-take) carries symbolic meanings related to strength, resilience, protection, and prosperity. While bamboo in general is highly revered in Japanese culture, red bamboo holds a more unique and auspicious significance. The color red in Japanese culture is associated with protection against evil spirits and misfortune. Red bamboo is sometimes seen as a talisman or used in shrines and traditional ceremonies.
