traditionally patterned textiles
Refers to textiles with traditional Japanese patterns, often used in kimono or crafts. More specific than general fabric.
この帯は古い切れ地で作られている。
This obi is made from old traditionally patterned textiles.
fabric scraps
Rare usage; refers to leftover pieces of fabric. More commonly expressed as 布の切れ端 or 端切れ.
祖母は切れ地を集めてパッチワークを作っていた。
My grandmother collected fabric scraps and made patchwork.
切れ地を買ってきて、自分でスカートを縫った。
I bought some fabric and sewed a skirt myself.
Standard kanji spelling for fabric or cloth.
Alternate kanji spelling, less common than 切れ地.
Rare simplified spelling.
Rare spelling; normally read ぬのじ.
Compound of 切れ (kire, 'cut piece') + 地 (ji, 'cloth, material'). The spelling 裂地 uses a character emphasizing tearing or splitting, but the meaning is essentially the same.