silk crepe; kinsha chirimen
A type of high-quality silk crepe fabric with a fine, crinkled texture, often used for kimono and traditional garments.
This kimono is made of kinsha chirimen silk crepe.
縮緬 is a broader term for silk crepe; 金紗縮緬 specifically refers to a high-quality variety often associated with fine kimono.
Standard kanji spelling for this fabric name.
Alternate kanji spelling using 錦紗; both forms are used.
Compound of 金紗 (kinsha, a type of fine silk gauze or crepe) and 縮緬 (chirimen, silk crepe). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term describes a specific high-grade crepe fabric.