Definitions
Ikat, a type of woven silk; Kasuri
Etymology
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The character 絣 features the silk radical 糸 on the left, linking it to textiles and sewing. The right component, 并, provides the pronunciation bēng and suggests the idea of combining. This character denotes basting stitches, weaving threads into fabric, or a type of tightly woven cloth. Its structure reflects the process of manufacturing textiles, where individual threads are joined to create material.
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