亀甲形きっこうがた

noun

tortoiseshell pattern; hexagonal pattern

Refers to a repeating hexagonal pattern resembling a tortoiseshell, often used in traditional Japanese design, textiles, and crafts.

• この着き物ものの帯おびは亀甲きっこう形がたの模も様ようが美うつくしい。

  The tortoiseshell pattern on this kimono sash is beautiful.

• 亀甲きっこう形がたのデザインは和わ風ふうの建けん築ちくにもよく使つかわれる。

  The hexagonal pattern is often used in Japanese-style architecture as well.