itajime; board-clamp resist dyeing
A traditional Japanese resist-dyeing technique where folded fabric is pressed between carved wooden boards and dye is applied, creating geometric patterns. Often discussed in textile and craft contexts.
Itajime is a technique where fabric is dyed by clamping it between boards.
This scarf was dyed using the itajime method.
Standard full kanji spelling for this dyeing technique.
Abbreviated kanji spelling, also seen in contexts like textile arts.
Compound of 板 (ita, 'board') and 締め (shime, 'tightening, clamping'), referring to the method of pressing fabric between boards.