noun
silk crepe; fine silk crepe fabric
A high-quality, finely wrinkled silk fabric. Often used for kimono, obi, and traditional crafts. The term 金紗縮緬 (kinsha chirimen) is a related compound.
See also: 金紗縮緬
この着物は金紗で仕立てられています。
This kimono is made of silk crepe.
金紗縮緬は、しぼの細かい高級な絹織物です。
Kinsha chirimen is a high-grade silk fabric with fine crepe texture.
縮緬 is a broader category of silk crepe; 金紗 is a specific type of fine silk crepe, often with a smoother finish.
The term 金紗 (kinsha) likely derives from the combination of 金 (kin, 'gold') and 紗 (sha, 'gauze' or 'thin silk'), referring to a fine, luxurious silk fabric. The exact historical origin is uncertain.