noun
thick silk cloth; coarse silk cloth
A type of silk fabric woven from thick or coarse threads, such as 太糸 (futoito), 玉糸 (tamaito), or 熨斗糸 (noshiito). Used in traditional textiles.
この着物は太織りで、ざっくりとした風合いが特徴です。
This kimono is made of thick silk cloth, characterized by its coarse texture.
太織りの帯は、カジュアルな装いに合います。
A thick silk obi goes well with casual attire.
Compound of 太 (futo, 'thick') and 織り (ori, 'weave'). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it straightforwardly describes a thickly woven silk fabric.