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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.

      Double Woven Bamboo

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 68 & 69

      Example by Hisako Kondo

      Kagome

      Woven Bamboo

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 66 & 67

      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.

      Transfigured Blue

       Ocean Wave

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 72 & 73

      Example by Michiyo Takabayashi

      Seigaiha

      Blue Ocean Wave

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 70 & 71

      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

       template—pages 74 & 75

      Example by Reiko Ishii

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 76 & 77

      Example by Fumiko Yoshimura

      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

       template—pages 78 & 79

      Example by Nanae Ishizuki

      Braided Diamond

      How to stitch・Actual size template—

       pages 80 & 81

      Example by

       Fusae Hiyoshi

      Cypress Fence

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template— pages 8283

      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

       template—pages 84 & 85

      Example by 24 Kyoko Kamada

      Arrow Feathers

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 86 & 87

      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

       template—pages 88 & 89

      Example by Reiko Ishii

      How to stitch・Actual size

       template—pages 90 & 91

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