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Japanese silk
noun
- raw silk of usually high quality produced in Japan, used in the manufacture of such fabrics as shantung and habutai.
Word History and Origins
Origin of Japanese silk1
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.
One recommendation is Sea Garden, an aquatic print inspired by a 17th-century Japanese silk.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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