
Seigaiha
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~ Morisa Collection Consideration No.6 ~
About the popular pattern "Seigaiha" alongside small plum and cherry blossoms
Just by looking at the letters, you can guess that it is a wave pattern.
So what does Seigaiha mean?
About Seigaiha
It is said that the name comes from the gagaku piece "Seigaiha."
As you can see, it is a wave pattern made up of overlapping semicircular and fish scale-like shapes.
The word "kissho" is a refined version of the word "auspicious sign," and so it is called an auspicious pattern.
It is said to be auspicious because one wave spreads out in a fan-like shape.
It is imbued with the wish that "people's happy lives may continue forever," just like the endless ocean.
Water is said to have the power to purify and ward off evil, so the Seigaiha wave represents "widening the horizon," "purification," and "warding off evil."
This is a pattern that has two or more auspicious meanings.
For these reasons, it is often used as a wedding gift.
It would also be good to use it to wrap power stones and other items, as it is believed to purify and ward off evil spirits.
(Reference site → WARGO Pattern "Traditional Japanese patterns - Wave patterns" )
<About color>
There are 4 colors of lace and 5 colors of paper.
Smoke blue (lace) and purple (composite), which bring out the image of waves, are popular.
Finally, we'd like to introduce some of the ready-made Seigaiha products available at Morisa!
・Sac Blanche Large ...A classic product! Add some Mizuhiki to make a great gift.
・Bottle wrapping bag 720ml/Seigaiha ...A gusseted, vertically long bag for bottles. Just put your bottle in and tie it with a ribbon for a lovely gift wrap.
Also available in 180ml and 360ml sizes.
・Small roll/Seigaiha paper ...Can be used to wrap gift boxes or as lining paper. Cut to your desired size and use.
There are other products with the Seigaiha pattern available, so if you're interested, head over to LadyRisa Tosa Washi now!
(*Please note that the pattern on Seigaiha products has a specific direction, so please check before purchasing.)
We look forward to your gift wrapping ideas.
If you have any ideas on how you used it or would like other people to know about it, please send us an email.
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Next time we will introduce Asanoha, which is known as an auspicious pattern just like Seigaiha.