noun
Refers to a fine, multi-striped pattern, especially in textiles and pottery. Often used in compound terms like 千筋模様.
この着物は千筋模様が美しい。
This kimono has a beautiful striped pattern.
千筋の陶器は職人の高い技術が必要だ。
Pottery with a striped pattern requires high skill from the artisan.
縞 is a general term for stripes or a striped pattern, while 千筋 specifically refers to a fine, multi-striped pattern often used in traditional crafts.
Compound of 千 (sen, 'thousand') and 筋 (suji, 'line' or 'stripe'), literally meaning 'thousand lines', referring to a pattern with many fine stripes.