jacquard
Intricate loom fabric
Jacquard refers to a type of fabric with an intricate woven pattern, or the loom mechanism that produces it.
The distinctive feature is that complex designs—florals, geometrics, damasks—are woven into the fabric rather than printed on it: jacquard upholstery, a jacquard tie.
The term comes from Joseph Marie Jacquard, who invented the programmable loom in the early 1800s. (Capitalized Jacquard refers to the inventor.)
Reversible figured fabric
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- dobbyGeometric-patterned woven material
- figuredComputed or understood
interlaced · warp · weft · float · shed · harness · heddle · selvage
Fine woven insect fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- woolSheared animal fiber
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
rayon · blend · upholstery · drapery · brocade · damask · tapestry · velvet
Relating to mathematical shapes
- floralOf or like blooms
- paisleyCurved teardrop textile motif
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
arabesque · figural · trellis · lattice · motif · brocade · scrollwork · toile
Means by which something operates
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- heddleLoom thread guide
- programmableAble to accept instructions
- automatedOperating without human control
dobby · shuttle · shed · treadle · binary · mechanical · industrial
damask
Reversible figured fabric
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- dobbyGeometric-patterned woven material
figured · interlaced · warp · weft · float · shed · harness · heddle · selvage · twill
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
polyester · rayon · blend · upholstery · drapery · brocade · damask · tapestry · velvet · chenille
geometric
Relating to mathematical shapes
medallion · arabesque · figural · trellis · lattice · motif · brocade · scrollwork · toile · chinoiserie
mechanism
Means by which something operates
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- heddleLoom thread guide
- programmableAble to accept instructions
automated · dobby · shuttle · shed · treadle · binary · mechanical · industrial
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
ottoman · headboard · settee · armchair · bedspread · duvet · tapestry · slipcover · valance · bolster
runway
Paved path for planes
bespoke · couturier · atelier · collection · ensemble · bodice · waistcoat · cummerbund · necktie · corset
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- patternspattern, chevron, geometric pattern, stripes, plaid
- decorative patternschevrons, paisley, crosshatch, chevron, floral
- fabric texturessoft, smooth, rough, silky, fuzzy
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- patterns & texturespattern, texture, fabric print, motif, repeat