noun
karaori; Chinese-style figured silk weave
A thick, luxurious silk textile with woven patterns of birds, flowers, and other motifs, originally influenced by Chinese weaving techniques. Often used for Noh costumes and obi.
この帯は唐織で、花鳥の模様が美しい。
This obi is karaori, and its bird-and-flower pattern is beautiful.
唐織は能装束によく使われる。
Karaori is often used for Noh costumes.
noun
Noh costume made of karaori
Specifically refers to a type of Noh theater costume, typically a luxurious outer robe with karaori weave, worn mainly for female roles.
能舞台で、シテが赤い唐織をまとっていた。
On the Noh stage, the shite wore a red karaori costume.
From 唐 (kara, 'Tang dynasty; China') + 織り (ori, 'weave'), referring to the Chinese-influenced weaving technique. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term has been used since the Muromachi period for this type of silk brocade.