noun
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.
この版画はキラ引きの紙に摺られている。
This woodblock print is printed on mica-coated washi paper.
キラ引きは、書道の作品に高級感を出すために使われる。
Mica-coated paper is used to give a luxurious feel to calligraphy works.
Compound of キラ (mica, from 雲母) and 引き (from 引く, here meaning 'to coat' or 'to apply'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term describes the process of coating paper with mica powder.