striped Hachijo silk cloth
A traditional silk fabric from Hachijo Island, characterized by its striped pattern. Often used in kimono and obi. The term is specific to this regional textile.
See also: 八丈絹
This obi is woven from striped Hachijo silk cloth.
Hachijo-jima is a traditional textile that has been produced since the Edo period.
Compound of 八丈 (Hachijo, the island) and 縞 (stripe). The name reflects its origin and distinctive striped pattern.