The diversity of Japanese graphic motifs is renowned by its conversational flair, level of awareness and extensive implementation since the rural days. Traditionally inspired by nature of Japan's islands and revered in folklore by artisans in the decoration of garments, ceremonial and mundane items for the specific events or the celebration of fleeting moments. Let's take a bow to the sincerity of oriental symbolism, and accept the way it spreads the roots smoothly across other cultures to assemble timeless design staples. Here is the editor's pick of historic wagara and modern cepera.
Ishidatami | 石畳 | The Checkerboard Pattern
A classic square checked design has an endless creative nature as it effortlessly integrates with colors and textures. We prefer to give to this design a bit of nonchalance and imperfection and free it from strict geometric discretion.
Washed Indigo Checkered Pattern
Matsuba | 松葉 | The Pine Needles
A surprisingly irregular design of the Japanese coniferous forest is achieved by the perfect marriage of space and organic shapes.
Seigaiha | 青海波 | The Ocean Waves
Originally used by Chinese to depict seas and water on ancient maps, this oriental pattern is wide-known today with a meaning of peaceful living. It floats all around the production of goods for home decoration representing the tranquility of the ocean waves as its name suggests.
Tachiwaku | 立涌 | The Rising Above
Resembling the rising steam waves, the design has numerous variations which stays on its own or accompanies other Japanese ornate patterns.
Komon | 小紋 | The Fine Pattern
The pattern is historically used in textile production, as well as the backdrop for more complex motifs. Our interpretation of a shark skin is subtly dotted and resembles a solid blue color.
Kiku | 菊 | The Chrysanthemum
The image of the chrysanthemum as the symbol of longevity has been accepted as The Imperial Seal of Japan since 1869. This floral design has achieved timeless degree and even is used on the Japanese passports cover.
Kikkō | 亀甲 | The Tortoiseshell
This symbol echoes The Age of the Samurai as the warrior's armours at the time were craftly made by putting together small hexagons of lavish textiles and forged steel parts. Our first interpretation of the motif regards to the organic shapes and shell fractures of a turtle itself.
Shibori | 絞り | The entire family of dyeing techniques
The art of shaped resist dyeing techniques is expanded and recognised around the world thanks to its invaluable benefit for creating designs in textiles. Based on the traditional principles we suggest you the extent to this exiting form of art with our own process accomplished in digital format.
Yukiwa | 雪輪 | The Snowflake Crystals
A symmetric crystals pattern reflects the Japanese delicate sense of changing seasons and is considered as a clear symbol of winter. No surprise the design frequently appears in countless kimono and obi when it's nippy out. The equilateral geometric structure creates an effect reminiscent of a frost-patterned lattice.
Igeta | 井 | The Wellhead
A grid-shape pattern presents a wooden well frame as the symbol of good fortune. Notice the effect appeared on the texture of our pattern that is resembling a mallet tapping used to develop a craquelure on a painting.
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