In traditional Japanese textiles, the combination of the phoenix, branched ume (plum blossoms), and peony symbolizes resilience, renewal, and prosperity. The phoenix represents immortality and rebirth, the ume signifies strength and new beginnings as it blooms in winter, and the peony embodies wealth, beauty, and honor. Together, they convey a powerful message of enduring beauty, strength, and good fortune, making them popular motifs in ceremonial kimonos and other traditional textiles.