twill weave; basket weave
A textile weave pattern producing a fine, grainy texture resembling fish roe; used for silk and other fabrics. The term can refer to both twill and basket weaves depending on context.
This kimono is made of silk with a nanako weave.
Nanako weave is characterized by fine irregularities on its surface.
綾織り is a general term for twill weave, while 魚子織り specifically refers to a fine, grainy twill or basket weave often used in high-quality silk fabrics.
平織り is plain weave, the simplest over-under pattern, whereas 魚子織り produces a textured, patterned surface.
Standard kanji spelling for this textile term.
Alternate kanji spelling; 斜子 means 'diagonal pattern'.
Variant without okurigana.
Variant without okurigana.
The name comes from the resemblance of the woven texture to fish roe (魚子). The alternate kanji 斜子織り uses 斜子, meaning 'diagonal pattern', reflecting the weave structure.