Category: Japanese Traditional Textile Pattern
-
Kikkō Patterns in Kimono Fabric: Tradition Meets Modern Fashion
Read More: Kikkō Patterns in Kimono Fabric: Tradition Meets Modern FashionWhat is Kikkō? Kikkō (亀甲) literally means tortoiseshell and is made up of repeating hexagons, much like the pattern found on a turtle’s shell.…
-
About Asanoha/麻の葉 (Hemp Leaves) Pattern
Read More: About Asanoha/麻の葉 (Hemp Leaves) PatternThe Meaning Behind the Hemp Leaf Pattern The Hemp Leaf Pattern (Asanoha, 橘葉) is one of the most cherished and enduring motifs in Japanese…
-
Seigaiha (青海波) – The Wave Pattern
Read More: Seigaiha (青海波) – The Wave PatternIn the rich tapestry of Japanese design, few patterns are as iconic and enduring as Seigaiha (青海波), which translates to “blue ocean waves.” This…