yellow silk cloth with dark stripes or checks (from Hachijo Island)
A traditional woven silk fabric produced on Hachijō-jima, typically featuring yellow, brown, and black stripes or checks. Used for kimono and obi.
A ki-hachijō obi came out of my grandmother's chest of drawers.
Ki-hachijō is a traditional textile from Hachijō Island.
From 黄 (ki, 'yellow') + 八丈 (Hachijō), referring to Hachijō Island where this silk fabric is traditionally produced.