襲かさねの色いろ目め

expression, noun

color combination from layered garments

Refers to the aesthetic effect of colors seen through layered robes, especially in Heian-period court attire. A specialized historical and cultural term.

See also: 重ね

• 平へい安あん時じ代だいの貴き族ぞくは、襲かさねの色いろ目めを楽たのしんだ。

  Heian-period nobles enjoyed the color combinations created by layered garments.

• この着き物ものの襲かさねの色いろ目めは、秋あきの紅こう葉ようを表あらわしている。

  The layered color scheme of this kimono represents autumn leaves.