hashioki

Silver square with wave pattern

Origin : Japan

Made of : metal

Classification : things / shapes

Maker : Hakuhodo

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About "wave pattern" (seigaiha - 青海波) :

Japanese use different graphical techniques to represent waves symbolically. A seamless pattern of semi circular lines is one of the most common pattern. It can be found on many objects, especially fabrics or paper.


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Fabric with dotted wave pattern [source]
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Fan with wave design [source]

 

 

 

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