also: さび
creases in an eboshi hat
Only with reading さび
Historical term for the characteristic folds or creases in a traditional eboshi hat. Rare and limited to discussions of historical Japanese clothing.
The leather surface has a distinctive grain.
The creases (sabi) of an eboshi hat varied in shape depending on status and occasion.
Kana spelling is practical when the kanji is obscure or when the reading is unambiguous.
The reading しぼ is likely related to the verb しぼむ (to wither, to wrinkle), but the exact derivation is uncertain. The reading さび is obscure and may be a specialized historical term.