noun
gauze; gauze weave; gauze fabric
Refers to a plain-weave fabric with a loose, open texture, often used in summer kimono or as a craft material. The term is specific to textile contexts.
See also: 絽
夏の着物には絽織がよく使われる。
Gauze fabric is often used for summer kimono.
このストールは絽織でできていて、とても涼しい。
This stole is made of gauze and is very cool.
絽 is a type of silk gauze specifically used for summer kimono, while 絽織 refers to the weave or fabric itself, which can be made of various materials.
Compound of 絽 (ro, 'silk gauze') and 織 (ori, 'weave'). The exact historical derivation of 絽 is uncertain, but it is a traditional textile term.