noun
brocade and embroidery; beautiful fabric; beautiful clothes
Refers to luxurious textiles combining brocade and embroidery, or by extension, any gorgeous fabric or clothing. Literary and somewhat elevated.
彼女は錦繍のような着物をまとっていた。
She wore a kimono like brocade and embroidery.
noun
beautiful poem; beautiful wording
Metaphorical use for elegant, ornate poetry or prose. Often used in classical or literary contexts.
この詩集には錦繍の言葉がちりばめられている。
This poetry collection is studded with beautiful wording.
noun
beautiful autumn leaves; beautiful flowers
Poetic metaphor comparing colorful autumn foliage or blossoms to rich brocade. Common in classical Japanese literature.
山々は錦繍のような紅葉に染まっていた。
The mountains were dyed with autumn leaves like brocade.
Compound of 錦 (brocade) and 繍 (embroidery). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination has been used since classical times to denote exquisite textiles and, by extension, anything of surpassing beauty.