noun
silk damask; satin damask
A traditional thick silk fabric with woven patterns, used for obi, pouches, and decorative items. Often associated with high-quality Japanese textiles.
この帯は緞子でできている。
This obi is made of silk damask.
緞子の巾着は高級な贈り物として喜ばれる。
A silk damask pouch is appreciated as a luxurious gift.
The word どんす is believed to derive from the Chinese term 緞子 (duànzi), referring to a type of silk fabric. The exact historical transmission is uncertain.