tie-dyeing; knot dyeing
A traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique where fabric is bound with thread before dyeing, creating patterns. Often compared to 絞り染め (shibori-zome), which is a broader category.
See also: 絞り染め
Kukuri-zome is a technique where fabric is bound with thread before dyeing.
The pattern on this kimono was created using tie-dyeing.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional dyeing technique.
Abbreviated kanji form; less common but still encountered.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; used for clarity or in informal contexts.
Compound of 括り (kukuri, 'binding') + 染め (some, 'dyeing'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the technique has been used in Japan for centuries.