The World's Largest Public Domain Media Search Engine
Ha Bun Shu by Mori Yuzan; 1919; Yamda Geishu Do.

Ha Bun Shu by Mori Yuzan; 1919; Yamda Geishu Do.

description

Summary

Book of wave and ripple designs produced by the Japanese artist Mori Yuzan from Kyoto, who died in 1917 The designs later used on swords (both blades and hands), as well as various art objects.

Ha Bun Shu by Mori Yuzan; 1919; Yamda Geishu Do. Book of wave and ripple designs produced by the Japanese artist Mori Yuzan from Kyoto, who died in 1917 The designs later used on swords (both blades and hands), as well as various art objects.

Among the most popular and prominent Japanese motifs are bamboo, pine, cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, maple leaves, peony, camellia, crane, and chidori (plover). Japanese patterns have a hidden meaning. When found on the kimono and other Japanese clothing, they are called wagara. Wagara is a traditional Japanese pattern design that dates back to the 8th century Heian period of Japan. These traditional and historic designs each have a very specific meaning and are often associated with a specific season or occasion. Many of these patterns are inspired by nature. The Seigaiha (Sayagata) pattern is surely one of the most famous in Japan. It represents waves formed by concentric circles creating small arcs, interlocking manji - ancient Buddhist symbols. Seigaiha literally means 'blue sea and waves. It was used to illustrate seas and oceans on maps. Seigaiha is a symbol of water representing surges of good luck.

date_range

Date

1919
create

Source

Harold B. Lee Library
copyright

Copyright info

public domain

Explore more

japanese
japanese