魚子ななこ織おり

noun

twill weave; basket weave

A textile weave pattern producing a fine, grainy texture resembling fish roe; used for silk and other fabrics. The term can refer to both twill and basket weaves depending on context.

• この着き物ものは魚子ななこ織おりの絹きぬで仕し立たてられています。

  This kimono is made of silk with a nanako weave.

• 魚子ななこ織おりは、表ひょう面めんに細こまかい凹おう凸とつがあるのが特とく徴ちょうです。

  Nanako weave is characterized by fine irregularities on its surface.