wakaba　若葉
KEY WORD :　architecture / decorations
　
1　An abstract decorative pattern of extended curved lines based on the form of a leaf. The pattern is carved on nosings *kibana 木鼻, rainbow beams *kouryou 虹梁, and frogs leg struts *kaerumata 蟇股. The tips of the leaf strands are called tsuyusaki 露先. There are many variations including *uzuwakaba 渦若葉.

2　A shape used for moldings *kurigata 繰形　on the edge of a desk or shelf *fudegaeshi 筆返し.
　

1） Senshuuji Gobyou Karamon 専修寺御廟唐門 (Mie)

　
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