天てん竺じく木綿もめん

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Meanings

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noun

cotton sheeting; Indian cotton fabric

A plain-woven cotton cloth originally associated with India (天竺). Used for bedding, lining, and everyday items.

heavens, sky, imperial

竺bamboo

木tree, wood

綿cotton

キャラコ
キャラコ is a lighter, often printed cotton fabric, while 天竺木綿 is typically a plain, sturdy sheeting.
晒さらし木綿もめん
晒し木綿 is bleached cotton cloth, whereas 天竺木綿 may be unbleached or dyed and is known for its plain weave.

天竺 (India) + 木綿 (cotton). The name reflects the historical association of this plain cotton fabric with India.