noun
hand-woven brocade
A traditional Japanese brocade woven by hand, often used for obi, decorative cloth, or historical garments. The term is somewhat specialized and may be encountered in cultural or craft contexts.
この帯は綴れ錦で織られています。
This obi is woven from hand-woven brocade.
Kana-kanji mixed spelling; may be used for clarity or in contexts where the first kanji is less familiar.
錦 is a general term for brocade or richly woven fabric, while 綴れ錦 specifically refers to a hand-woven variety.
綴れ (tsuzure) refers to a hand-weaving technique, and 錦 (nishiki) means brocade. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term describes a specific type of hand-woven brocade.