cloth folded inside out
Refers to fabric folded with the right sides facing inward, often used in sewing and kimono care.
着物を中表にたたんで保管する。
Fold the kimono inside out and store it.
中表
Folding it inside out helps protect the outer fabric.
Compound of 中 (naka, 'inside') and 表 (omote, 'front surface'). The reading なかおもて reflects the kun'yomi combination.