結城紬

結城つむぎ

Reading

Kana: ゆうきつむぎ

Romaji: yuukitsumugi

Definition

noun

1

silk products produced near Yuuki (using natural indigo dye); Yuuki pongee

Kanji

結

Readings: ケツ、 ケチ、 むす.ぶ、 ゆ.う、 ゆ.わえる

Meanings: tie, bind, contract, join, organize, do up hair, fasten

城

Readings: ジョウ、 しろ

Meaning: castle

紬

Readings: チュウ、 つむぎ、 つむ.ぐ

Meaning: pongee (a knotted silk cloth)