Decorative strip above window: a narrow piece of fabric or board attached above a window for decoration and to hide the curtain rod. Early 20th century. Probably alteration of French palmette...
Bombazine usually has silk or rayon warp and worsted filling. Imitations are made in cotton. Plain or twill. Very fine English fabric. Name comes from Latin "bombycinum" which means a silk in...
Faux Linen, also known as imitation linen, is a fabric that replicates the appearance and texture of natural linen but is actually made from synthetic fibers or a blend of natural and synthetic...
A linen woven with even threads that are especially good for embroidery. It is very easy to 'draw' the yarns for drawn thread work. Comes bleached, or colored. Has a soft finish. Has been use for...
Blooming is a phenomenon that occurs in textiles, particularly in woolen fabrics, where loose fibers on the surface of the fabric create a fuzzy or fluffy appearance. This happens due to the natural...