mica-coated washi paper
Traditional Japanese paper (washi) coated with powdered mica (雲母/キラ) to give a shimmering surface; used in calligraphy, woodblock prints, and decorative arts.
This woodblock print is printed on mica-coated washi paper.
Mica-coated paper is used to give a luxurious feel to calligraphy works.
雲母 (うんも) is the mineral mica; キラ is an alternative reading used in this compound.
Standard mixed kanji-katakana spelling; キラ is from 雲母 (mica).
Full kanji spelling; less common but still used.
A compound of キラ “mica powder, glitter” and 引き, from 引く in the technical sense “to spread or apply a coating.”