Gallery Kumiko Designs Yae Urahana Kikko (Layered Backflower Tortoiseshell)

Yae Urahana Kikko (Layered Backflower Tortoiseshell)

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This ancient tortoiseshell pattern has expanded over time, and has long been paired with kanji, animals, and plants. Yae implies "many layers," demanding the highest skill and effort in kumiko. Multiple tortoiseshell motifs overlap like maple leaves, creating a strikingly beautiful effect.

Yae Urahana Kikko (Layered Backflower Tortoiseshell)

Traditional Pitch

A layout style used in kumiko transoms in traditional Japanese architecture. Intricate kumiko patterns create limitless design possibilities and a striking visual presence.

Applications

Kumiko transoms / Artistic kumiko / High-end joinery

Medium Pitch

With a balanced density, these patterns harmonize with a wide range of settings. When incorporated into sliding doors and entryways, they elevate the overall space with refined elegance.

Applications

Kumiko shoji / Doors / Sliding doors (general joinery)

Large Pitch

Bold kumiko designs stand out clearly in spacious environments. Their subtle playfulness adds charm without feeling excessive, allowing them to blend naturally even into casual spaces.

Applications

"Kumiko shoji / Large partitions *Shoji paper or frosted acrylic recommended"