The plain-weave black silk fabric is first dyed indigo and then black. Then kanto stripes, consisting of yellow and white stripes, are added to accent the blackness. Pale pink, white, yellow, light brown, gray, and pale blue cherry blossoms are embroidered on the two wide stripes. In addition, spider's webs and cherry petals are painted in gold and silver. The center of the petalless flower is artistically rendered to convey a sense of transience. In Noh costumes, the presence or absence of red symbolically indicates the age and nature of the role. The nuihaku-type costume is used primarily by the female role who allow it to hang loosely thereby exposing the inner kimono. Therefore, the decorative techniques are concentrated on the area of costume that is exposed to the viewer.