noun
chintz; calico; printed cotton
Refers to brightly printed cotton fabric, originally imported from India via Portuguese trade. The term is used in historical and artistic contexts.
from Portuguese saraça
この着物は更紗の生地でできている。
This kimono is made of chintz fabric.
更紗模様の風呂敷を買った。
I bought a wrapping cloth with a chintz pattern.
From Portuguese 'saraça', a type of printed cotton fabric. The kanji 更紗 are ateji (phonetic equivalents) and do not contribute to the meaning.