Hachijo silk; plain-woven silk from Hachijo Island
A traditional plain-woven silk fabric produced on Hachijo Island, typically dyed with local botanical pigments. This is a specific regional textile term.
Hachijo silk is a traditional silk fabric dyed with plants from the island.
From 八丈 (Hachijo, the island name) + 絹 (silk). The exact historical derivation of the name is uncertain, but it refers to the silk produced on Hachijo Island.