Statue of Murasaki Shikibu at Uji.

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   Dianthus make an appearance in 'The Tale of Genji'.
   Representing beauty, modesty & a gentle nature, the term 'Yamato nadeshiko' is used to describe the epitome of pure, feminine beauty (the ideal Heian woman).
   撫子のとこなつかしき色を見ば もとの垣根を人や尋ねむ
   -光源氏

   Murasaki Shikibu often uses nadeshiko as a metaphor for a child needing protection from life's hardships. Despite the flowers fragile appearance, it blooms for most of the year, and thus it became a perfect symbol for women...delicate yet enduring🤔