Kinsha (golden gauze) - car

Japanese: 錦紗(金紗) - きんしゃ

A gauze with a pattern sewn or embroidered on it. In particular, the one with gold thread sewn into it is called "shakin" and the one with embroidery is called "nuikinsha," to distinguish between the two. This weaving method is said to have been introduced to Japan during the Genna era (1615-24), but it is believed that kinsha itself, along with brocade, was introduced before the Muromachi period. It is admired for its unique light and gorgeousness, and has been used widely for summer robes and for mounting calligraphy and paintings for tea ceremonies. Today, most kinsha that are known as "famous fabrics" are imported from China, but the fabrics called "Zeniya," "Kankinya," and "Takeyamachi" are famous as Japanese-made kinsha.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

紗地に文様を縫取織，あるいは刺繡したもの。特に金糸を縫取で織り入れたものを〈紗金（しやきん）〉，刺繡したものを〈繡金紗（ぬいきんしや）〉と呼んで区別することもある。この織法が日本に伝えられたのは元和年間(1615‐24)の頃とされるが，金紗そのものは金襴などと共に室町時代以前に渡来したものと思われる。独特の軽やかな華やかさが賞翫され，夏の袈裟や茶席の書画の表装などに多く使用されてきている。今日〈名物裂〉として伝えられる金紗はほとんどが中国からの舶載裂であるが，〈銭屋〉〈雁金屋〉〈竹屋町〉と呼ばれる裂類は日本製の金紗として名高い。

出典　株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典第２版について　情報

<<: Ginjakuzankanbo - Tomb of the Han Dynasty

>>: The Golden Bough