Japanese silk

Fine oriental textile

Japanese silk is silk produced in Japan, historically prized for its exceptional quality, fine texture, and lustrous sheen.

Japan developed distinctive weaving and dyeing techniques over centuries, making its silk fabrics highly sought after for kimonos, embroidery, and luxury goods: The gown was made of Japanese silk.

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woven · luster · drape · mulberry · natural dye · Kyoto · geisha · floating world · elegance · shimmering · delicate · textile · fabric · chrysanthemum · cherry blossom · ceremonial · embroidered · lustrous

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Japanese silkburlap

Coarse woven fiber

coarse wool · sackcloth · polyester · synthetic fabric · nylon

geographic origin

Japanese silkChinese silk

Smooth Asian textile

Indian silk · Thai silk

quality and refinement

Japanese silkburlap

Coarse woven fiber

sackcloth · rough cloth · coarse fabric · rags · homespun cloth

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G