noun
glossy silk thread
A type of silk thread produced by treating raw silk to remove sericin, giving it a glossy finish. Used in high-quality textiles and traditional crafts.
練り糸は光沢があり、高級な織物に使われる。
Glossy silk thread has a luster and is used in high-quality textiles.
生糸 is raw silk thread that still contains sericin, while 練り糸 has been treated to remove sericin, resulting in a softer, glossier thread.
Compound of 練り (neri, 'kneading' or 'glossing', from 練る) and 糸 (ito, 'thread'). The term refers to the process of treating raw silk to remove sericin.