noun
ancient cloth fragment
Refers to a piece of old, often antique, fabric, typically used in textile arts, collecting, or historical contexts.
この古代裂は江戸時代の着物の一部だそうです。
This ancient cloth fragment is said to be part of a kimono from the Edo period.
彼女は古代裂を集めて、小さな袋を作っている。
She collects ancient cloth fragments and makes small pouches.
古布 is a broader term for old cloth, while 古代裂 specifically refers to fragments of ancient or antique textiles, often with historical or artistic value.
Compound of 古代 (kodai, 'ancient') and 裂 (gire, 'piece of cloth, cut fabric'). The reading ぎれ is a rendaku form of きれ.