noun
gradation dyeing
A dyeing technique that produces a gradual blurring or shading effect, often used in traditional Japanese textiles.
この着物のぼかし染めは、とても美しいですね。
The gradation dyeing on this kimono is really beautiful, isn't it?
職人がぼかし染めの技法で、空の色合いを表現した。
The artisan expressed the hues of the sky using the gradation dyeing technique.
From ぼかし (blurring, shading) + 染め (dyeing). ぼかし is the noun form of ぼかす (to blur).