Arabesque pattern

Memories of the vines that weave through time — WABISUKE's arabesque clasp

A small clasp purse gently placed in the silence of a mossy forest. The white arabesque pattern on a black background is not just decoration, but a form of prayer that has been passed down through the ages.

Arabesque patterns, whose origins date back to ancient Greece and the Middle East, are said to have been introduced to Japan during the Nara period. The intertwining and growing vines are symbols of prosperity, longevity, and bonds. They have been used in samurai family crests, textiles, and even pottery, and have been an integral part of people's lives throughout the ages.

WABISUKE's clasp purses are a reinterpretation of arabesque patterns with a modern sensibility. They evoke the spirit of wabi-sabi, yet also exude a sense of playfulness. Every time you pick one up, the flow of the vines seems to speak to the depths of your heart - "Your steps, too, are entangled in someone's memories, stretching out into the future."

That moment, enveloped in moss and light, is like a quiet poem blooming in the gaps of time. What is stored inside the purse is not just coins, but perhaps a story of everyday life and a humble wish.