fabric woven with knotted silk threads; slubbed silk fabric
A textile term referring to fabric made from silk threads that have intentional thick-and-thin slubs or knots, creating a textured surface. Used in traditional Japanese weaving.
This kimono is made from slubbed silk fabric.
Slubbed silk weaving creates a unique texture from the knots in the thread.
Compound of 節 (ふし, 'knot, slub') and 織り (おり, 'weaving'). The term directly describes the weaving of silk with intentional knots or slubs.