noun
raw silk products; raw silk fabric
Refers to fabric or goods made from raw silk, i.e., silk that has not been degummed or processed. A somewhat specialized term used in textile contexts.
この着物は生絹で仕立てられている。
This kimono is made from raw silk fabric.
絹 is the general word for silk, while 生絹 specifically denotes raw, unprocessed silk products.
Composed of 生 (raw, unprocessed) and 絹 (silk). The reading すずし is a native Japanese word (yamato-kotoba) for raw silk fabric.