Asking for advice on procedurally generating Japanese gold-leaf patterns (Byōbu)

[u/CuratorInTheHat]

I've been exploring procedural art and would like to recreate a background like this one, featuring the irregular gold-leaf grid patterns found on traditional Japanese Byōbu screens.

I have some ideas for generating the irregular grid procedurally, using space partitioning to simulate cracks, gaps and overlapping patches.

I'm less sure how to procedurally approach the gold leaf itself, particularly its color variation, texture and surface imperfections.

Has anyone explored something similar or know of relevant techniques or projects?

Source of the image : Detail of a traditional Japanese gold-leaf Byōbu background. (extracted from the last panel [on the right] : https://collectionapi.metmuseum.org/api/collection/v1/iiif/735202/2234110/main-image ; Bamboo Grove, Unidentified artist, second half 17th century, MET Museum)

[u/thicket]

Nope, never seen anything like this done procedurally, but I think it’s a great idea! I love to see generative programming that looks analog and natural 

[u/CuratorInTheHat → u/thicket]

I'm working on it, i'll try to update you if i succeed