hemp cloth; hemp fabric
Refers to woven fabric made from hemp fibers. Used in traditional Japanese textiles.
This kimono is made of hemp cloth.
Variant spelling with okurigana; less common but still used.
Compound of 麻 (あさ, 'hemp') and 織 (おり, 'weave'). The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the word simply describes hemp weaving or hemp-woven cloth.