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What is "Tone on tone" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 28-Apr-2023 (7 months, 4 days ago)
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Tone on tone
Piece dyed dobbies in which the dobby effect takes on a different tone by virtue of the weave, light reflection or types of yarn used.
Tone on tone
A fabric with a pattern consisting of 2 or more shades of the same color.

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