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moyoo 模様　Moyo patterns

. karakusa moyoo　唐草模様 Karakusa pattern. Karakusa arabesque .
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青海波 Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Waves)

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Traditional Japanese Patterns

工字繋ぎ Kōjitsunagi - koji tsunagi (Interlaced Kō Characters)
麻の葉 Asanoha - asa no ha (Hemp Leaves)
矢羽根 / 矢がすり Yabane / Yagasuri (Arrow Feathers)
鮫小紋 Same Komon (Shark Skin)
青海波 Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Waves)
七宝 Shippō, shippo (Seven Treasures)
亀甲 Kikkō, kikko (Tortoiseshell)
市松 Ichimatsu (Checkered)
立湧 Tachiwaki / Tatewaki (Rising Steam)
鹿の子 Kanoko (Fawn)
菱 Hishi (Diamond)
豆絞り Mameshibori, mame shibori (Pea Tie-dye)
鱗 uroko (Scales)

唐草 Karakusa (Winding Plant)
This pattern was introduced into Japan via the Silk Road;
the vines stretching in all directions symbolize longevity and prosperity.
source : nippon.com/en ...

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