chintz; calico; printed cotton
Refers to brightly printed cotton fabric, originally imported from India via Portuguese trade. The term is used in historical and artistic contexts.
from Portuguese saraça
This kimono is made of chintz fabric.
I bought a wrapping cloth with a chintz pattern.
Ateji spelling for the loanword サラサ; the kanji are used phonetically.
Katakana spelling, reflecting the Portuguese origin; common in modern usage.
From Portuguese 'saraça', a type of printed cotton fabric. The kanji 更紗 are ateji (phonetic equivalents) and do not contribute to the meaning.