This pattern, Oogangi, represents the V-shape of geese in flight…

The term Kawari Mokume (変わり木目 or 変り木目) in Japanese translates to"unusual wood grain"or"abnormal wood patterns". It is a compound term used in various traditional Japanese crafts. Kawari (変わり or 変り): Meaning change, alteration, difference, unusual, or abnormality. Mokume (木目): Meaning wood grain or wood patterns…