noun
layered chrysanthemum motif; chrysanthemum pattern
A traditional design motif featuring overlapping chrysanthemum blossoms, used in textiles, lacquerware, and family crests.
この着物の菊重ねの模様は、とても華やかですね。
The layered chrysanthemum pattern on this kimono is really gorgeous, isn't it?
noun
chrysanthemum color scheme for kasane
Refers to a specific color combination used in the Heian-period layered garment (kasane) tradition, where the outer and inner layers evoke chrysanthemums. See 襲 (かさね, sense 3).
See also: 襲 (かさね)
菊重ねは、表が白、裏が紫の襲の色目です。
Kikugasane is a kasane color scheme with white on the outside and purple on the inside.
襲 refers to the layered garment itself or the general concept of layering colors; 菊重ね is a specific chrysanthemum-themed color scheme within that tradition.
Compound of 菊 (kiku, 'chrysanthemum') and 重ね (kasane, 'layering'). The spelling 菊襲 uses 襲, which is associated with the layered garment tradition.