silk crepe; fine silk crepe fabric
A high-quality, finely wrinkled silk fabric. Often used for kimono, obi, and traditional crafts. The term 金紗縮緬 (kinsha chirimen) is a related compound.
See also: 金紗縮緬
This kimono is made of silk crepe.
Kinsha chirimen is a high-grade silk fabric with fine crepe texture.
silk crepe; kinsha chirimen
Standard kanji spelling for this silk crepe fabric.
Variant kanji spelling; 錦 suggests brocade, but the fabric is a fine silk crepe.
An abbreviation of 金紗縮緬, a fine, lightweight variety of silk crêpe.