Japanese silk

American  

noun

1. raw silk of usually high quality produced in Japan, used in the manufacture of such fabrics as shantung and habutai.

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Etymology

Origin of Japanese silk

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Mrs. Elliott designed her wedding gown when she married Mr. Elliott in 1973 — a light blue and white organdy creation with a bodice of Indonesian batik over a sheath of tan Japanese silk.

From New York Times

One recommendation is Sea Garden, an aquatic print inspired by a 17th-century Japanese silk.

From New York Times

‘Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese Silk Braiding by Domyo’ The history of this decorative art, which dates to the sixth century, is traced in this exhibit on view through March 6.

From Los Angeles Times

‘Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese Silk Braiding by Domyo’ The history of this decorative art, which dates to the sixth century, is traced in this exhibit on view Dec. 11 through March 6.

From Los Angeles Times

And yes, I have put on a few pounds stress eating Wheat Thins and all the extra Easter candy that I usually dispose of by taking it into the office — while you’ve been taking on-line Zumba classes, training your way to 35 perfect push-ups and crafting perfect face masks out of that vintage Japanese silk you somehow just happen to have lying around.

From Los Angeles Times