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Patterns of Woven Bamboo
Kagome is modeled after a woven bamboo basket and we used two coordinating thread colors for this simple pattern. The
beauty of the Nijuu-Kagome design stands out when natural colored thread is stitched upon the deep hue of the fabric.
Nijuu-Kagome
Double Woven Bamboo
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Hisako Kondo
Kagome
Woven Bamboo
How to stitch・Actual size
Examples by Hisayo Hirano
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Seigaiha Wave Patterns
The arrangements of fan shapes appear like waves for the Seigaiha design. The ebb and flow of waves is considered
good luck. In keeping with the ocean theme, we recommend using shades of blue, aqua and indigo for this project.
Kawari-Seigaiha
Transfigured Blue
Ocean Wave
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Michiyo Takabayashi
Seigaiha
Blue Ocean Wave
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Yoshie Kusaba
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Changing & Combining Lines
Both patterns originate from the 卍 shape called Manji.
Sayagata (Key Fret ) is a version in which the Manji is distorted and linked,
a background design frequently used for silk kimono. Loose 卍 are shaped
with intersecting colored threads for Nagare-Manji (Flowering Manji).
Sayagata
Key Fret
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Reiko Ishii
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Fumiko Yoshimura
Nagare-Manji
Flowing Manji
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Motifs Based on Everyday Objects
Ajiro is a basket-like trap to catch fish and was typically woven out of bamboo or branches.
The interlaced diamonds are a distinctive part of the Kumi-Hishimon design, and Higaki rep-
resents a fence made of cypress wood. All three incorporate joining shapes in a woven manner.
Ajiro
Wickerwork
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Nanae Ishizuki
Kumi-Hishimon
Braided Diamond
How to stitch・Actual size template—
Example by
Fusae Hiyoshi
Higaki
Cypress Fence
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Hiroko Ogoshi
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Aligned & Overlapping
Masu-Zashi is the configuration of various sized squares. Contrasting the thread colors of the outer frame and diagonal
lines creates a striking impression. There are many versions of the Yabane design, and for this one we positioned the
arrows at an angle.
Masu-Zashi
Square Stitches
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by 24 Kyoko Kamada
Yabane
Arrow Feathers
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Shizuyo Sashi
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Wind-blown Grass & Mountain Paths
Nowaki refers to the strong wind that blows across a field during the fall season. Basically, it’s an autumnal typhoon.
Yamaji is a pattern that evokes a switchback path up a mountain slope. We selected fabrics and threads in subdued
hues for both projects.
Nowaki
Pampas Grass
How to stitch・Actual size
Example by Reiko Ishii
How to stitch・Actual size