To draw flowers or figures, as upon cloth.
Fr. diapré or ‘variegate,' a geometric pattern used as a frame or background.
a system of weaving small twill patterns using unbleached threads for napkins.
Repeated pattern, usually geometric form such as diamond-shape.
Repeating shapes in a decorative pattern, such as triangles, diamonds, or squares.
type of linen with a twill weave, used for tablecloths, towels or napkins. Made in Holland and named after its place of origin in Ypres, Flanders.
A white linen fabric woven of patterns showing up by opposite reflections from its surface and consisting of lines crossing diamond-wise, with the spaces filled up by parallel lines, leaves, dots, etc.
1. The original diaper was made of linen and based on a 5-end sateen, woven on the damask principle. The cloth has a smooth even surface. The preferred method of producing this group of weaves is shown at A. It is based on a diced weave e.g., the 5-end sateen. Another form is shown at B where 2 basic weaves are used. Many weaves within this group produce effects which are of a diamond character as shown at C. A very ancient form of diaper is the huckaback. Diapers are produced in cotton, linen and flax, and used principally for towel and toilet purposes. 2. A baby's napkin.
a fabric (usually cotton or linen) with a distinctive woven pattern of small repeated figures
a geometrical pattern carved on a wall in a frieze or panel.
A repeated surface decoration, usually square or lozenge patterns, using different coloured or different textured bricks.
Surface decoration composed of repeated diamonds or squares, often carved in low relief.
A small-scale geometric design in a set layout of interlocking or closely aligned forms. Details...
The term diapper has several very different meanings. The most common meaning in America today is a basic garment for infants consisting of a folder cloth or other absorbent material drawn up between the legs and fastened about the waist. In America they are now disposable paper products. In Britain and former British colonies they are reffered to as "nappies". The term is also used to describe a soft, white linen or cotton fabric used for tablecloths or towels. It was also used for a a fabric with a distinctive pattern and a rich silk fabric.
Any continuous pattern in brickwork, usually applied in a diamond or other diagonal patterns.
Pattern of diamonds or squares