Tokusa, or horsetail, is a plant with a hard, rough, straight stem that has long been used as sandpaper for finishing crafts. When gold is polished with horsetail, it shines brightly, making it a symbol of good fortune, and the horsetail pattern is popularly known as a pattern that signifies wealth.

It is a simple and timeless pattern of vertical stripes, and is often seen as a pattern on Japanese style plates and bowls. The pattern, which symbolizes a prosperous life, would be perfect for tableware for daily use in the home.