(おりもの)

おりもの
noun
textile, woven fabric
1. textile, woven fabric, cloth
Fabric produced by weaving threads together on a loom. Refers to the product itself or the craft of weaving.
(うつく)しい織物(おりもの)
A beautiful textile.
この地域(ちいき)織物(おりもの)産地(さんち)として()られている。
This region is known as a textile production area.
伝統的(でんとうてき)織物(おりもの)技術(ぎじゅつ)(つぎ)世代(せだい)(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:

  • (きぬ)織物(おりもの): silk textile
  • 織物(おりもの)産地(さんち): textile production area
  • 織物(おりもの)工場(こうじょう): textile factory
  • 伝統(でんとう)織物(おりもの): traditional textile

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.