noun
brush dyeing
A traditional Japanese dyeing technique where dye is applied with a brush, often used for kimono fabrics.
この着物は引き染めで模様が描かれている。
This kimono has patterns painted on it using brush dyeing.
Compound of 引き (hiki, 'pulling; applying with a brush') + 染め (some, 'dyeing'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term refers to the brush-dyeing technique.