noun
Tsujigahana; cloth-dyeing technique with flower patterns
A historical Japanese textile dyeing technique, especially associated with the Muromachi period, known for its intricate floral designs and use of shibori (tie-dyeing) and ink painting.
辻が花は室町時代に栄えた染色技法です。
Tsujigahana is a dyeing technique that flourished in the Muromachi period.
この着物には美しい辻が花の模様が施されている。
This kimono is decorated with a beautiful Tsujigahana pattern.
Shibori-zome is a general term for tie-dyeing, while Tsujigahana is a specific historical technique that combines shibori with other decorative methods like ink painting.
The name literally means 'flowers at the crossroads' (辻が花), possibly referring to the chance encounter of different dyeing techniques or the scattered floral patterns. The exact origin of the term is uncertain.