友ゆう禅ぜん

noun

yuzen dyeing; yuzen pattern; yuzen silk

Abbreviation of 友禅染. Refers to a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique, or the fabric/pattern produced by it. Common in contexts of kimono, textiles, and crafts.

See also: 友禅染め

• この着き物ものは友ゆう禅ぜんで染そめられています。

  This kimono is dyed with the yuzen technique.

• 友ゆう禅ぜんの美うつくしい柄がらが特とく徴ちょうです。

  It features beautiful yuzen patterns.