silk crepe; crape
A type of silk fabric with a finely wrinkled surface, used for kimono, obi, and traditional crafts. The term 'crape' is an older English spelling variant.
My grandmother's kimono was made of high-quality silk crepe.
Chirimen crafts are a traditional Japanese handicraft made with small pieces of crepe fabric.
mousseline de laine; light woolen fabric
gauze crêpe; type of crêpe
crimson crepe; scarlet crepe fabric
high-quality silk crepe fabric
dried young sardines; chirimen jako
silk crepe; kinsha chirimen
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 縮緬 is rare and may not be recognized by many readers.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing. Included for recognition in older texts.
The word ちりめん is of Japanese origin. The kanji 縮緬 literally mean 'shrink' and 'cotton', but the fabric is traditionally silk. The exact derivation is uncertain.