glossy silk thread
A type of silk thread produced by treating raw silk to remove sericin, giving it a glossy finish. Used in high-quality textiles and traditional crafts.
練り糸は光沢があり、高級な織物に使われる。
Glossy silk thread has a luster and is used in high-quality textiles.
Standard kanji spelling.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; less common but still used.
Compound of 練り (neri, 'kneading' or 'glossing', from 練る) and 糸 (ito, 'thread'). The term refers to the process of treating raw silk to remove sericin.