桃山時代に中国から伝わった織物「紗綾」の地紋に使われていたことからこの名が付けられた、卍を変形させ連続して配した文様で「万字繋ぎ」と呼ばれることもあります。女性の慶事礼装用の半衿は紗綾形地紋と決められていた頃もありますが、現在は着物や長襦袢の地紋として多く用いられます。

The pattern, known as "saya-ayame," is derived from the textile "sha-aya" introduced from China during the Momoyama period. It features a continuous arrangement of stylized swastikas, sometimes referred to as "manji tsunagi." While this motif was historically designated for the jubilant occasions and formal attire of women, particularly in the form of han'eri collars, it is now commonly used as a pattern for kimonos and nagajubans.

Obi fabrics with this Japanese pattern from the obico selection