also: しらいとおどし
noun
white-laced armor plate binding
Historical term referring to the technique of binding armor plates together using white silk or leather laces, commonly seen in traditional Japanese armor (yoroi).
この鎧は白糸威で、白い糸が美しく映える。
This armor is white-laced, and the white threads stand out beautifully.
博物館で白糸威の大鎧を見学した。
I saw a great armor with white lacing at the museum.
Rarely used kana form with the alternative reading しらいとおどし.
Compound of 白糸 (white thread) and 威 (armor lacing). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term is firmly associated with traditional Japanese armor craftsmanship.