先さき染ぞめ

noun

yarn dyeing; thread dyeing before weaving

Technical term in textile production; refers to dyeing yarn or thread before it is woven into fabric, as opposed to piece dyeing.

• 先さき染ぞめの糸いとを使つかうと、色いろ落おちしにくい布ぬのができる。

  Using yarn-dyed thread produces fabric that resists fading.

• この着き物ものは先さき染ぞめの技ぎ法ほうで作つくられています。

  This kimono is made using the yarn-dyeing technique.