nishiki-e; multi-colour woodblock print
Historical term for a type of Japanese woodblock print using multiple colours, especially popular in the Edo period.
During the Edo period, nishiki-e spread as part of popular culture.
This museum has an exhibition of ukiyo-e and nishiki-e.
nishiki-e shinbun; woodblock-printed newspaper
From 錦 (brocade) + 絵 (picture), referring to the print's resemblance to colourful brocade fabric.