picturesque design; pictorial pattern
Refers to a decorative design or pattern that resembles a picture, often used for textiles, ceramics, or graphic art.
この着物には美しい絵模様が描かれている。
This kimono has a beautiful pictorial pattern.
Compound of 絵 (picture) and 模様 (pattern). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently combines these elements.