The tokusa, or horsetail, pattern, is auspicious in Japanese culture. Tokusa is a Japanese 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 wealth.

The tokusa pattern is a simple and timeless arrangement of vertical stripes, and is often seen on Japanese-style plates and bowls. With its symbolism of a prosperous life, it is be perfect for daily-use tableware in the home.