satin with raised figures; figured satin
Historical textile term for a type of satin with raised patterns, originally imported via Portuguese or Dutch trade. Now primarily encountered in historical or artistic contexts.
from Portuguese setim · from Dutch satijn
This uchikake is embroidered with gold thread on a figured satin ground.
博物館で江戸時代の繻珍の裂を見た。
I saw a piece of Edo-period figured satin at the museum.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical textile term.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 繻珍.
Borrowed from Portuguese 'setim' or Dutch 'satijn', both meaning 'satin'. The kanji 繻珍 are ateji chosen for their phonetic values and association with fine textiles.