The beauty of the quiet rise known as Tatewaku
The beauty of the quiet rise known as Tatewaku
Wave-like memories dwell in WABISUKE's purses and pouches
A clasp pouch rests gently on the cobblestones. Next to it is a clasp that fits in the palm of your hand. Both are crafted with a deep indigo and black base and a Tatewaku pattern, a series of wave-like curves in white and blue. What you see in the photo is more than just a fabric product. It embodies the memory of a pattern that has been passed down through the ages, and a will to quietly rise into the future.
What is Tachiwaku pattern?
Tatewaku is a particularly symbolic traditional Japanese pattern. Its shape, with two curved lines that alternately swell and extend up and down, gives the impression of rising steam or ripples appearing on the surface of water. It was already being used on costumes and furnishings during the Heian period, and was cultivated as a formal pattern within court culture.
As its name suggests, Tachiwaku symbolizes "rising energy" and "rising power," and is also known as an auspicious pattern. Representing rising energy, improved fortune, and hope for the future, this pattern is not merely decorative, but also quietly encourages the spirit of the wearer.
The philosophy behind WABISUKE purses
At WABISUKE, we have reinterpreted this Tachiwaku pattern in a way that is more in line with modern life. While the clasp shape evokes nostalgia for the Showa era, it is also being rediscovered as a minimalist and functional design. The pochette style is just the right size to store a smartphone or small items, making it suitable for casual everyday use.
However, WABISUKE aims for more than just convenience. The roundness of the clasp, the shine of the metal fittings, and the flowing curves of the Tatewaku pattern all combine to create a presence that speaks to the inner self of the person who carries it, as if gently handing over a small poem hidden in the midst of everyday life.
Design that connects culture and memory
The tachiwaku pattern is a design that has been used repeatedly throughout the ages. During the Edo period, it was used as a base pattern for kimonos, and from the Meiji period onwards, it was widely used on obi sashes, furoshiki wrapping cloths and other items. Its universality is not simply a trend, but an expression of an aesthetic sense that is deeply rooted in culture.
At WABISUKE, we see this pattern not simply as "retro," but as a "wave of memory." In the midst of everyday life that repeats like a wave, there comes a moment when you suddenly stop and think. At that moment, the Tatewaku pattern on the purse you hold in your hand will quietly ask you, "Where are you heading now?"
The meaning of the scene in the photograph
In this photo, a clasp pouch is placed on a stone pavement. In the background is an old wooden building. The composition is as if standing between different eras. The Tachiwaku pattern emerges, creating a sense that the past and future intersect.
Meanwhile, the photograph of the clasp purse pasted on the page of the notebook is like a travel record. Attached with butterfly stickers, ribbons, and handwritten text, it emphasizes the object as a personal memory. Visually, it conveys that the Tatewaku pattern is not merely decorative, but exists as a part of life.
The meaning of "rising"
The curves of Tachiwaku are not just beautiful. They are a symbol of rising motion. Every person changes and grows little by little each day, moving towards the future. This process is sometimes gradual, sometimes powerful, and above all, personal.
The WABISUKE Tachiwaku pattern quietly supports this "rising power." When you hold the purse in your hand, the pattern gently embraces your inner self, telling you, "Your steps are beautiful."
These purses and pouches are not just fashion items. They are like small poems that connect culture, memory, and the future. The Tatewaku pattern, along with the WABISUKE philosophy, quietly but surely spreads ripples in our hearts.