The Uroko pattern is a repeating contrasted isosceles triangular motif which is said to represent the scales of reptiles or amphibious animals. These would be worn on the inside of a kimono or Obi, and are said to protect their wearer from attack and bad luck like a kind of talisman for warding off evil. The pattern is traditionally totally equal, but modern designs do take liberties with the dimensions of the triangles, and some designs include triangles inside triangles, or play around with the Ma (negative space) concept.
The uroko pattern has been around since the 13th century, used as the standard for Hojo Tokimasa (1138-1215). From the Muromachi period onwards (1336-1573) the pattern was used on Noh (Dojoji) and Kabuki costumes (Kyoganoko Musume Dojoji) to represent snakes and Kijo.
Bibliography
[1] https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h00478/traditional-japanese-patterns.html
[2] https://kirikomade.com/blogs/our-fabrics/japanese-patterns-2
[3] https://int.kateigaho.com/articles/tradition/patterns-15/#:~:text=The%20name%20of%20the%20pattern,to%20fish%20and%20snake%20scales.&text=From%20the%20Muromachi%20period%20(1336,ogres%20and%20incarnation%20of%20snakes.
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