also: らしゃがみ
noun
flock paper
A type of decorative paper with a velvety surface, made by applying short fibers to a coated paper base. Used in crafts, bookbinding, and interior decoration.
このアルバムの表紙にはラシャ紙が使われている。
Flock paper is used for the cover of this album.
Ateji spelling; rarely used in modern writing.
From Portuguese 'raxa' (a type of woolen cloth) via the loanword ラシャ, combined with 紙 (paper). The surface texture resembles the nap of woolen cloth.