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What is "Chirimen" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 02-Mar-2023 (1 year, 1 month, 23 days ago)
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Chirimen
A Japanese term describing a dull crepe fabric made with a course yarn. Originally of silk but now found in man made filaments such as polyester.

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