noun
itajime; board-clamp resist dyeing
A traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique where folded fabric is pressed between carved wooden boards and dye is applied, creating geometric patterns. Often discussed in textile and craft contexts.
板締めは、布を板で挟んで染める技法です。
Itajime is a technique where fabric is dyed by clamping it between boards.
このスカーフは板締めで染められています。
This scarf was dyed using the itajime method.
Shibori is a broader category of resist dyeing that includes tying, stitching, and folding, while itajime specifically uses board clamping.
Katazome uses stencils to apply resist paste, whereas itajime creates patterns through physical pressure from carved boards.
Compound of 板 (ita, 'board') and 締め (shime, 'tightening, clamping'), referring to the method of pressing fabric between boards.