What are Gangi jagged shape and Zenigata coin shape pattern?
The photo above is my original design, combining two patterns.
Gangi jagged shape pattern
Gangi jagged shape is a geometric pattern created by overlaying two squares, resulting in an eight-cornered design.
This pattern evokes images of wild geese flying in a jagged formation across the sky or of staircases with their sharp angles. Although it’s rarely used on its own, it’s frequently incorporated as a border to enhance other patterns.
Zenigata coin shape pattern
Zenigata coin shape is distinguished by its circular design with a square hole at the center, hence the name ‘Zenigata,’ which translates to ‘money-shaped.’
This pattern is inspired by the coins that were commonly used during the Edo period. As time has passed, it has transformed into a fashionable design that has gained popularity. It’s frequently seen in men’s yukata, undergarments, and the ‘kasuri’ patterns from the Meiji era.
Gangi jagged shape and Zenigata coin shape design and preparations
25 counts (4.8 cm, 1.89 inches) in diameter
DMC thread number / name / (RGB)
[＋] 3799 / Very Dark Pewter Gray / ( 66, 66, 66 )
[－] 209 / Dark Lavender / ( 163, 123, 167 )
[・] 822 / Light Beige Gray / ( 231, 226, 211 )
