鹿かの子こ斑まだら

noun

dappled pattern; fawn spots

Refers to a pattern of small white or light spots on a darker background, resembling the coat of a young deer. Often used in traditional Japanese textiles and crafts.

• この着き物ものは鹿かの子こ斑まだらの模も様ようが美うつくしい。

  This kimono has a beautiful dappled pattern.

• 鹿かの子こ斑まだらは、子こ鹿じかの背せ中なかの斑はん点てんに由ゆ来らいする名な前まえだ。

  The name 'kanoko-madara' comes from the spots on a fawn's back.