stencil dyeing
A traditional Japanese dyeing technique using paper stencils to apply patterns to fabric.
Stencil dyeing is a traditional technique for dyeing patterns on kimono.
Standard kanji spelling for stencil dyeing.
Abbreviated kanji form, often used in compound terms or technical contexts.
Compound of 型 (かた, 'pattern, mold') and 染め (そめ, 'dyeing'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term directly describes the technique.