織物(おりもの)

おりもの
noun
textile, woven fabric
clothing
1. textile, woven fabric, cloth
Fabric produced by weaving threads together on a loom. Refers to the product itself or the craft of weaving.
美(うつく)しい織物(おりもの)。
A beautiful textile.
この地域(ちいき)は織物(おりもの)の産地(さんち)として知(し)られている。
This region is known as a textile production area.
伝統的(でんとうてき)な織物(おりもの)の技術(ぎじゅつ)を次(つぎ)の世代(せだい)に伝(つた)えたい。
I want to pass down traditional weaving techniques to the next generation.

Usage

Refers broadly to any woven fabric, but often carries connotations of traditional or artisanal craftsmanship. Japan has many famous regional textiles.

Common collocations

Cultural note

Japan has many renowned regional textiles, such as 西陣織(にしじんおり) from Kyoto and 大島紬(おおしまつむぎ) from Kagoshima, which are used for high-quality kimono fabric.

Related Words

Compare: 布地(ぬのじ) (fabric)
Compare: 反物(たんもの) (bolt of cloth)
Compare: 不織布(ふしょくふ) (non-woven fabric)
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