綾あや杉すぎ状じょう

noun

zigzag pattern; dogtooth pattern

Refers to a zigzag or dogtooth pattern, often used in traditional Japanese design, textiles, or woodwork. The term is somewhat specialized.

• この着き物ものの帯おびには綾あや杉すぎ状じょうの模も様ようが織おり込こまれている。

  This kimono sash has a zigzag pattern woven into it.

• 綾あや杉すぎ状じょうのデザインは、伝でん統とう的てきな木もっ工こう細工ざいくにもよく見みられる。

  The dogtooth design is also often seen in traditional woodwork.