Taffeta (English spelling)

Japanese: タフタ（英語表記）taffeta

A thin silk amber fabric (a type of silk fabric). The word originates from the Persian word meaning to spin or weave with twisted threads. The warp threads are about half the thickness of the weft threads, and the density is more than twice as high. It is a plain weave fabric with horizontal ribbing. The fabric is stiff and firm. Plain white is common, but striped and patterned versions are also available. It has been around in Europe since the 16th century, and was introduced to Japan during the Nanban trade period. Currently, Kiryu and Kyoto are known as the main production areas, and it is often used for women's clothing such as evening dresses, wedding dresses, scarves, and blouses. Recently, products using chemical and synthetic fibers have also been produced. There are also taffeta taffeta, iridescent taffeta, and tama taffeta.

Taffeta
Tahtā

A town in Asyut Governorate in central Egypt. 355 km south of Cairo, it is a key transportation hub on the west bank of the Nile. Cotton, grains, sugarcane, and dates are produced in the surrounding area, and dairy farming is also thriving. Population: 58,516 (1986 estimate).

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Japanese:

絹の薄地の琥珀織物 (練り絹織物の一種) 。語源は紡ぐとか撚糸で織る意のペルシア語。経糸の太さは緯糸の約半分で，密度は2倍以上あり，横方向にうねのある平織物である。生地は堅めで，張りがある。白無地のものが一般的であるが，縞物や紋物もある。ヨーロッパには 16世紀頃からあり，南蛮貿易時代日本へ伝わった。現在，桐生，京都などがその主産地として知られ，イブニングドレス，ウェディングドレス，その他スカーフ，ブラウスなど婦人服地に利用されることが多い。最近では，化繊，合繊を使ったものも出ている。綾タフタ，玉虫タフタ，玉タフタなどもある。