Traditional fiber for koto strings (4)

I believe the answer is:

silk

(Other definitions for silk that I've seen before include "Fibre produced by worms" , "Glossy fibre" , "Ancient double-oared ship could be mire" , "Fabric from a worm's cocoon" , "Fine fabric -- senior barrister" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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