noun
Hachijo silk; plain-woven silk from Hachijo Island
Abbreviation of 八丈絹 or 八丈縞. Refers to a traditional plain-woven silk cloth produced on Hachijo Island, sometimes with stripes. Used mainly in textile or historical contexts.
八丈は江戸時代から高級織物として知られている。
Hachijo silk has been known as a high-quality fabric since the Edo period.
Abbreviation of 八丈絹 (Hachijo silk) or 八丈縞 (Hachijo striped cloth). The name comes from Hachijo Island (八丈島), where this silk was traditionally produced.