「貝づくし文」

貝づくし文

貝はその美しい形や色から、古くより工芸品などに使われ、人々に親しまれてきました。また、蛤の貝殻は、対になる貝殻でなければ形が合わないことから、仲の良い夫婦を表し、良縁を呼ぶ縁起ものとされています。そんな様々な形の貝が写実的に描かれている清々しい文様です。

Kaidukushi-mon (Patterns with All Sorts of Seashells)

Due to their beautiful shapes and colors, seashells have long been used for handicrafts, and people have come to cherish them. Also, because clam shells form a pair if their shapes match, they represent an intimate married couple and are considered a lucky charm that brings about a good match. Seashells with such various shapes are photographically drawn in these refreshing patterns.