also: たまラシャ
noun
type of woolen fabric; coating wool
A specific woolen cloth, often used for overcoats. The term is somewhat specialized and may be encountered in tailoring or textile contexts.
このオーバーコートは玉羅紗で仕立てられています。
This overcoat is tailored from tamarasha woolen fabric.
玉羅紗は厚手で暖かい生地です。
Tamarasha is a thick, warm fabric.
羅紗 is a general term for woolen cloth or broadcloth, while 玉羅紗 refers to a specific type of woolen fabric, often heavier and used for coats.
The word is a compound of 玉 (tama, 'ball' or 'jewel') and 羅紗 (rasha, 'woolen cloth'). The exact origin of the 玉 prefix is uncertain; it may refer to a particular quality or finish of the fabric.