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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