Tsujigahana; cloth-dyeing technique with flower patterns
A historical Japanese textile dyeing technique, especially associated with the Muromachi period, known for its intricate floral designs and use of shibori (tie-dyeing) and ink painting.
Tsujigahana is a dyeing technique that flourished in the Muromachi period.
This kimono is decorated with a beautiful Tsujigahana pattern.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical dyeing technique.
Search-only variant using the small ke (ヶ).
The name literally means 'flowers at the crossroads' (辻が花), possibly referring to the chance encounter of different dyeing techniques or the scattered floral patterns. The exact origin of the term is uncertain.