funori; glue plant; Gloiopeltis seaweed
A red alga of the genus Gloiopeltis, traditionally harvested in Japan. Used to make a natural glue.
Funori is a type of seaweed harvested along the coast of Japan.
funori glue; sizing from funori
A glue or sizing agent made from funori seaweed, traditionally used in textile production and paper conservation.
Glue made from funori was used for finishing textiles.
Standard kanji spelling for the seaweed and its glue.
Katakana spelling, often used in scientific or commercial contexts.
Alternate kanji spelling, less common.
Rare kanji spelling.
The name 布海苔 (funori) literally means 'cloth seaweed', referring to its traditional use in making a glue for textiles. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.