tsumugi silk yarn; spun silk noil yarn
Refers to yarn made from tsumugi silk, typically hand-spun from silk noil (short fibers). Used in traditional Japanese weaving.
See also: 紬
Kimono woven from tsumugi silk yarn are appealing for their rustic texture.
This tsumugi silk yarn is hand-spun.
Standard kanji spelling for tsumugi silk yarn.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; may be easier for learners.
Compound of 紬 (tsumugi, 'pongee') and 糸 (ito, 'thread'). The exact historical derivation of 紬 is uncertain, but it refers to a traditional hand-spun silk fabric.