Boucle is a type of yarn or fabric characterized by its looped or curly texture. The word boucle comes from the French word "boucler," which means "to curl." Boucle can be made from a variety of...
A glove is a type of garment which covers the hand. Gloves have separate sheaths or openings for each finger and the thumb; if there is an opening but no covering sheath for each finger they are...
The term "Awning Stripe" refers to a specific type of pattern commonly used in textiles, characterized by bold, horizontal stripes of equal width. The design is inspired by traditional awnings used...
The terms habotai and China silk are interchangeable and denote a fine, lightweight silk used for scarves and lightweight, sheer garments. Habotai is a plain weave fabric with a soft...
A lightweight, plain weave, fabric, made from cotton, rayon, or acetate, and characterized by a puckered striped effect, usually in the warp direction. The crinkled effect is created through the...