皺しぼ

noun

bumpy texture; grain; wrinkled surface

Refers to the uneven, crepe-like texture of materials, especially woven fabrics such as silk or crepe. Also used for similar textures in leather, paper, or other surfaces.

See also: 烏帽子

• この絹きぬの布ぬのは、しぼが細こまかくて美うつくしい。

  This silk fabric has a fine, beautiful texture.

• 革かわの表ひょう面めんに独どく特とくのしぼがある。

  The leather surface has a distinctive grain.

noun

creases in an eboshi hat

Only with reading さび

Historical term for the characteristic folds or creases in a traditional eboshi hat. Rare and limited to discussions of historical Japanese clothing.

• 烏帽子えぼしの皺さびは、身み分ぶんや場ば面めんによって形かたちが異ことなった。

  The creases (sabi) of an eboshi hat varied in shape depending on status and occasion.