上うわ絵え

noun

overglaze decoration; printed figures (on cloth or pottery)

Refers to decorative designs applied on top of a base material, especially in ceramics and textiles.

• この皿さらの上うわ絵えは手て描がきです。

  The overglaze decoration on this plate is hand-painted.

• 着き物ものの上うわ絵えがとても美うつくしい。

  The printed figures on the kimono are very beautiful.