Abassi fiber, also known as abaca or Manila hemp, is a natural fiber extracted from the leaf sheath of the abaca plant (Musa textilis). The abaca plant is a species of banana native to the...
The cassock, also known as a soutane, is a long, sheath-like, close fitting, ankle length robe worn by Christian celebrants of various denominations, including Anglicans and Roman Catholics. The...
Nankeen, in the context of textiles, refers to a type of durable, plain-woven cotton fabric that originated in China. It is characterized by its distinctive pale yellow or off-white color, which is...
A design for men?s drawers in which the pattern calls for additional fabric to be provided in the rear panels. This creates a "balloon" effect over the seat, providing for ease of movement with less...
Glazed plain weave cotton fabric with a tioghtly spun fine warp and a coarser slack twist filling, often printed with brightly colored flowers or stripes. Named from Hindu word meaning spotted....