noshi-me ceremonial robe
A traditional Japanese ceremonial garment woven with a mix of plain and silk threads, often featuring a striped or patterned design. Historically worn by samurai and later used in formal settings. The term is specialized and primarily encountered in historical or cultural contexts.
The noshi-me was used as formal attire by samurai families.
An Edo-period noshi-me is on display at the museum.
Indian meal moth; pantry moth
Indian meal moth; pantry moth
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional garment term.
The term 熨斗目 (noshi-me) likely derives from the resemblance of its striped pattern to the bundled paper strips called 熨斗 (noshi). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the name is conventionally associated with this visual similarity.