weaving industry; textile industry
Refers to the industry or business of weaving cloth, often on a traditional or industrial scale.
The weaving industry has been thriving in this region since ancient times.
Technological innovation in the textile industry is advancing.
Standard kanji spelling including the okurigana り.
Variant without okurigana; less common but still used.
Compound of 機織り (はたおり, 'weaving') and 業 (ぎょう, 'industry').